Lo/Ovral Birth Control Pills

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Lo/Ovral is a common type of oral contraceptive that is available by prescription only. This eMedTV Web page describes Lo/Ovral in more detail, explains how it works, and offers general dosing information for this form of birth control.

Common Lo/Ovral side effects may include bloating, breast tenderness, and nausea. This eMedTV segment lists other common side effects of Lo/Ovral, as well as potentially serious side effects that may require immediate medical attention.

Lo/Ovral is a prescription drug that is used for preventing pregnancy. This article from the eMedTV Web site describes this form of birth control in more detail, explains how it works, and lists some of the possible off-label Lo/Ovral uses.

The recommended Lo/Ovral dosage is one tablet daily, taken at the same time each day. This eMedTV page offers more Lo/Ovral dosing instructions and provides information on how to start the drug for the first time and what to do if you miss any doses.

If theophylline, modafinil, or antibiotics are taken with Lo/Ovral, drug interactions may occur. As this eMedTV article explains, these drug interactions can be severe enough to cause unintentional pregnancy or increase the risk of side effects.

Before using Lo/Ovral, tell your doctor if you have diabetes, arrhythmia, or cancer. This eMedTV page lists other conditions you must tell your doctor of before using Lo/Ovral. Warnings and precautions on who shouldn't use the drug are also covered.

Vaginal bleeding, vomiting, and nausea are potential symptoms of a Lo/Ovral overdose. As this eMedTV segment explains, although an overdose is unlikely to cause serious problems, you should still seek prompt medical attention if an overdose occurs.

There is absolutely no reason to use Lo/Ovral during pregnancy. This eMedTV Web page offers a more in-depth look at Lo/Ovral and pregnancy, and explains whether serious problems are likely to occur if the drug is accidentally taken during pregnancy.

It is generally recommended to avoid using Lo/Ovral while breastfeeding. This page on the eMedTV site offers more information on Lo/Ovral and breastfeeding, and explains why a progestin-only pill is often a better option for breastfeeding women.

There are two generic Lo/Ovral products available that are sold under the names Cryselle and Low-Ogestrel. This eMedTV segment describes generic Lo/Ovral in more detail and explains whether these products are equivalent to brand-name Lo/Ovral.