Levlite Warnings and Precautions

There is a lot of information to be aware of before using Levlite. Warnings and precautions include watching out for potential drug interactions, avoiding Levlite if you have heart disease, and knowing what to do if you miss any doses. It is also important to know that Levlite may increase the risk of benign liver tumors, blood clots, heart attacks, and strokes.

Levlite Birth Control

Levlite: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to using Levlite^® (levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol) if you have:

Yellowing of the eyes or skin during a prior pregnancy or oral contraceptive use
High cholesterol
Gallbladder disease
Depression
Had a heart attack or stroke
Had a blood clot or a clotting disorder
Chest pain
High blood pressure (hypertension)
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:

Smoke cigarettes
Are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
Are breastfeeding.

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

(Levlite is equivalent to Lessina^® and Spronyx™ birth control pills. The information in this article also applies to both of these medications.)

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