Estrostep Fe Warnings and Precautions

Before taking Estrostep Fe, warnings and precautions for the birth control pill should be reviewed with your healthcare provider. For example, tell your healthcare provider if you have certain health conditions, such as depression, high cholesterol, or gallbladder disease. Some of these conditions can be made worse by Estrostep Fe. Warnings and precautions also extend to women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

 

Estrostep Fe: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to using Estrostep® Fe (norethindrone/ethinyl estradiol) if you have:
 
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you:
 
  • Have an upcoming surgery
  • Smoke cigarettes
  • Are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
  • Are breastfeeding.
     
Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about any other medications you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
(Estrostep Fe is equivalent to Tri-Legest® Fe birth control pills. The information in this article also applies to Tri-Legest Fe.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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