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Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo Information:

Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo (Generic name: Norgestimate & Ethinyl Estradiol) is a combination hormone medication used to prevent pregnancy in women. Besides preventing pregnancy, Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo birth control pills have been shown to help make your periods more regular, decrease blood loss and painful periods (dysmenorrhea), and decrease your risk of ovarian cysts. Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo birth control is also used to treat severe acne. Take Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo oral pills exactly as prescribed for you.

Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo Side Effects:

The most common Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo side effects are breast tenderness, changes in menstrual periods, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, nausea, stomach cramps, vaginal discomfort, vomiting, weight changes, and etc. If you are experiencing any severe side effects such as blood clots, chest pain, fainting, heart attack, lumps in the breast, mental/mood changes, numbness, stroke, unusual tiredness, vaginal bleeding, vision changes, weakness, and symptoms of a serious allergic reaction (e.g., difficult breathing, itching, rash, swelling), please inform your doctor immediately.

Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo Precautions:

Do NOT take Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo if you are allergic to any estrogens or any progestins or if you have any other allergies. Do NOT take Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo contraception if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Before taking Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo birth control pills, tell your doctor if you have had any medical conditions, especially of: adrenal disease, blood disorder, certain cancer, diabetes, heart attack, kidney or liver disease, migraines, stroke, vaginal bleeding, and etc. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications you use, especially of: antibiotics, anti-seizure, HIV meds, St John’s wort. Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo pill does NOT protect against HIV or sexually transmitted diseases.

Do I need a prescription to order Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo?

Yes, a prescription is required from your physician to order Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo.