Ortho Tri-Cyclen Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Ortho Tri-Cyclen side effects include abdominal pain, vaginal discharge, acne, fluid retention, bloating, blood clots, chest pain, hair loss, and headache. Other Ortho Tri-Cyclen 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.

Ortho Tri-Cyclen Side Effects Reporting

If you experience any Ortho Tri-Cyclen 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.
Ortho Tri-Cyclen is used to prevent pregnancy, regulate menstrual periods as well as in the treatment of acne in women 15 and older. Ortho Tri-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 Tri-Cyclen for acne is taken just as it would be for contraception. Main ingredients in Ortho Tri-Cyclen are Estrogen (medium dose) + Progestin (low dose).

ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN OVERDOSE

Symptoms of Ortho Tri-Cyclen overdose may include nausea, vomiting, and withdrawal bleeding. In case of Ortho Tri-Cyclen overdose, seek medical help right away. If you miss a dose of Ortho Tri-Cyclen, take it as soon as you can. However, if it is just about time for your next dose, skip the one you forgot and go on with your regular schedule. Never take a double dose of Ortho Tri-Cyclen.

ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN WARNING

Avoid smoking as it enhances the risk of heart-related side effects in women who use oral contraceptives like Ortho Tri-Cyclen. The risk is even greater in women over 35.

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

Avoid Ortho Tri-Cyclen if you are a migraine sufferer.

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

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

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

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

ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN CAUTION

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

ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN INTERACTION

Check with your physician before combining Ortho Tri-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 TRI-CYCLEN DOSES

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