ORTHO-NOVUM

Drug Name: ORTHO-NOVUM

ORTHO-NOVUM DESCRIPTION:
ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES

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

ORTHO-NOVUM SIDE EFFECTS:
ORTHO-NOVUM 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 ORTHO-NOVUM:
ORTHO-NOVUM: Take ORTHO-NOVUM with food or immediately after a meal to prevent stomach upset. Try to take ORTHO-NOVUM 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 ORTHO-NOVUM since it takes a while to be effective. Follow your doctor's directions exactly if ORTHO-NOVUM is being used as a "morning after" pill.

ORTHO-NOVUM WARNING:
Smoking cigarettes while using ORTHO-NOVUM increases your chance of having heart problems. Do not smoke while using ORTHO-NOVUM. 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).

ORTHO-NOVUM USES:
ORTHO-NOVUM is used to prevent pregnancy or to regulate your menstrual cycle. Certain brands of birth control pills may be used for t