Microgestin Fe 1/20 Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Microgestin Fe 1/20 is used to prevent pregnancy, regulate menstrual periods as well as in the treatment of acne in women 15 and older. Main ingredients in Microgestin Fe 1/20 are Estrogen (low dose) and Progestin (high dose). Microgestin Fe 1/20 is a synthetic form of female sex hormones produced naturally in the body, progestin, and estrogen. Microgestin Fe 1/20 curbs the pituitary glands activity thus hindering ovulation; alter the mucus at the cervix opening to prevent sperm from entering, and their variable levels play a vital role in fertility in women. Microgestin Fe 1/20 for acne is taken just as it would be for contraception. Contraceptive drugs like Microgestin Fe 1/20 are associated with risks. These risks increase in women over age 35, smokers and who have hypertension.

Microgestin Fe 1/20 Side Effects

Microgestin Fe 1/20 side effects include abdominal pain, vaginal discharge, acne, fluid retention, bloating, blood clots, chest pain, hair loss, and headache. Other Microgestin Fe 1/20 side effects may include heart attack, high blood pressure, kidney problem, migraine, leg pain, nausea, sex drive changes, skin discoloration, stroke, vomiting, and weight gain or loss.

Microgestin Fe 1/20 Side Effects Reporting

If you experience any Microgestin Fe 1/20 side effects not mentioned above you should report it to your primary health care provider or FDA 1-800-FDA-1088 in the United States, Health Canada 1-866-225-0709 in Canada, MHRA 020 3080 6000 in UK, or TGA 1800 020 653 in Australia.

MICROGESTIN FE 1/20 WARNING

Avoid using contraceptives including Microgestin Fe 1/20 if you are or might be pregnant.

Avoid smoking as it enhances the risk of heart-related side effects in women who use oral contraceptives like Microgestin Fe 1/20. The risk is even greater in women over 35.

Avoid using Microgestin Fe 1/20 if you have had an allergic reaction to any oral contraceptives.

Avoid Microgestin Fe 1/20 if you are a migraine sufferer.

Avoid taking Microgestin Fe 1/20 if you or someone in your family has ever had breast cancer or cancer of the reproductive system or liver problems.

Avoid Microgestin Fe 1/20 if you have or ever had a stroke, heart disease, liver disease, chest pain, or blood clots.

Avoid Microgestin Fe 1/20 if you have had pregnancy related jaundice or jaundice resulting from previous use of any oral contraceptives.

Avoid Microgestin Fe 1/20 if you have experienced abnormal vaginal bleeding.

MICROGESTIN FE 1/20 CAUTION

Microgestin Fe 1/20 should be used with caution if you are:

-Over 40

-Smoker

-Have liver, heart, gallbladder, kidney, or thyroid disease

-Have high blood pressure

-High cholesterol

-Diabetes

-Epilepsy

-Asthma

-Porphyria

-Obese

-Stroke or heart attack in the past

-Depression

-Family history of breast cancer or other cancers

-Microgestin Fe 1/20 does not protect against HIV (AIDS), or other STDs.

-If you experience abdominal pain, contact your physician right away.

-In rare cases, oral contraceptives like Microgestin Fe 1/20 may cause benign liver tumors.

MICROGESTIN FE 1/20 INTERACTION

Check with your physician before combining Microgestin Fe 1/20 with the following:

Acetaminophen/ Paracetamol

Amitriptyline

Antibiotics

Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)

Aspirin

Atorvastatin (anti-cholesterol drugs)

Barbiturates

Blood thinners

Carbamazepine

Chloramphenicol

Clofibrate

Clomipramine

Copper supplements

Cyclosporine

Diazepam

Doxepin

Fluconazole

Glipizide

Griseofulvin

HIV drugs

Imipramine

Propranolol

Insulin

Lorazepam

Metoprolol

Modafinil

Morphine

Oxazepam

Phenylbutazone

Phenytoin

Prednisolone

Prednisone

Primidone

Propranolol

Rifabutin

Rifampin

Sulfonamides

Temazepam

Tetracycline

Theophylline

Topiramate

Troleandomycin

Valium

Herbs like Black Cohosh, Milk Thistle, and St. John's Wort.

MICROGESTIN FE 1/20 DOSES

Consult your physician or the instructions in the drug package. For maximum effectiveness, Microgestin Fe 1/20 tablets must be taken exactly as prescribed and at intermissions not exceeding 24 hours.

MICROGESTIN FE 1/20 OVERDOSE

Symptoms of Microgestin Fe 1/20 overdose may include nausea, vomiting, and withdrawal bleeding. In case of Microgestin Fe 1/20 overdose, seek medical attention right away.

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