Discussing Aviane With Your Healthcare Provider

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What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider Before Taking Aviane?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to using this medication if you have:

An irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia)
Problems with your heart valves
Yellowing of the eyes or skin during a prior pregnancy or oral contraceptive use
High cholesterol
Gallbladder disease
Depression
A history of heart attack or stroke
A history of blood clots or a clotting disorder
Chest pain
High blood pressure (hypertension)
Migraines or other severe headaches
Diabetes
Liver disease, such as liver failure, cirrhosis, hepatitis, or liver tumors
Cancer (or if you have had cancer in the past)
Unexplained vaginal bleeding.

Also, let your healthcare provider know if you:

Will be having surgery
Smoke cigarettes
Are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant (see Alesse and Pregnancy)
Are breastfeeding (see Alesse and Breastfeeding).

Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about all other medicines you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

(Click Precautions and Warnings With Aviane to learn more, including information on who should not take the drug.)

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