LOESTRIN

Drug Name: LOESTRIN

LOESTRIN DESCRIPTION:
ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES

COMMON LOESTRIN BRAND NAME(S):
Brevicon, Demulen, Lo/Ovral, Loestrin, Modicon, Nordette, Norinyl, Ortho-Novum, Ovcon, Ovral, Tri-Phasil

LOESTRIN SIDE EFFECTS:
LOESTRIN may cause dizziness, headache, lightheadedness, stomach upset, bloating, or nausea. If these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor. Notify your doctor if you experience: severe depression, pain the groin or calf, sudden severe headache, chest pain, shortness of breath, lumps in the breast, weakness or tingling in the arms or legs, yellowing of the eyes or skin. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE LOESTRIN:
LOESTRIN: Take LOESTRIN with food or immediately after a meal to prevent stomach upset. Try to take LOESTRIN at the same time each day. This may help you to remember to take it. Learn proper use of your particular brand of medication. Follow your dosing schedule carefully. Be sure to ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. Use a supplemental form of birth control during the first week of taking LOESTRIN since it takes a while to be effective. Follow your doctor's directions exactly if LOESTRIN is being used as a "morning after" pill.

LOESTRIN WARNING:
Smoking cigarettes while using LOESTRIN increases your chance of having heart problems. Do not smoke while using LOESTRIN. The risk of heart problems increases with age (in women greater than 35 years of age) and with frequent smoking (15 cigarettes per day or greater).

LOESTRIN USES:
LOESTRIN is used to prevent pregnancy or to regulate your menstrual cycle. Certain brands of birth control pills may be used for treating acne or as a "morning after" pill for emergency contraception. Consult your doc