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Ortho-Cyclen

Main Ingredients: Estrogen (medium dose) + Progestin (low dose)

Ortho-Cyclen is used to prevent pregnancy, regulate menstrual periods as well as in the treatment of acne in women 15 and older. Ortho-Cyclen is a synthetic form of female sex hormones produced naturally in the body, progestin, and estrogen. These hormones suppress 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.

Ortho-Cyclen for acne is taken just as it would be for contraception.

ORTHO-CYCLEN WARNING

Avoid using contraceptives including Ortho-Cyclen 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 Ortho-Cyclen. The risk is even greater in women over 35.

Avoid using Ortho-Cyclen if you have had an allergic reaction to any oral contraceptives.

Avoid Ortho-Cyclen if you are a migraine sufferer.

Avoid taking Ortho-Cyclen if you or someone in your family has ever had breast cancer or cancer of the reproductive system or liver problems.

Avoid Ortho-Cyclen if you have or ever had a stroke, heart disease, liver disease, chest pain, or blood clots.

Avoid Ortho-Cyclen if you have had pregnancy related jaundice or jaundice resulting from previous use of any oral contraceptives.

Avoid Ortho-Cyclen if you have experienced abnormal vaginal bleeding.

ORTHO-CYCLEN CAUTION

Ortho-Cyclen 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
-Ortho-Cyclen 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 Ortho-Cyclen may cause benign liver tumors.

ORTHO-CYCLEN SIDE EFFECTS

Common side effects of Ortho-Cyclen may include abdominal pain, vaginal discharge, acne, fluid retention, bloating, blood clots, chest pain, hair loss, headache, heart attack, high blood pressure, kidney problem, migraine, leg pain, nausea, sex drive changes, skin discoloration, stroke, vomiting, and weight gain or loss.

ORTHO-CYCLEN INTERACTION

Check with your physician before combining Ortho-Cyclen 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.

ORTHO-CYCLEN DOSES

Consult your physician or the instructions in the drug package. For maximum effectiveness, Ortho-Cyclen tablets must be taken exactly as prescribed and at intermissions not exceeding 24 hours.

ORTHO-CYCLEN OVERDOSE

Symptoms of Ortho-Cyclen overdose may include nausea, vomiting, and withdrawal bleeding. Back to Drug List

Disclaimer:

The information provided in this website is not intended to be used for self-diagnosis or self-treatment. Please consult your licensed health care provider regarding all medical problems. You should never stop taking a prescription drug or alter the dosage or dosing schedule without first consulting your physician or health-care provider.