Ortho-Cyclen

Information on Ortho-Cyclen

Side Effects

As with any medicine, side effects are possible with Ortho-Cyclen. However, not everyone who uses the contraceptive will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.

Common side effects of Ortho-Cyclen include, but are not limited to:

Breast tenderness or swelling
Breakthrough bleeding (bleeding or spotting between periods)
Nausea or vomiting
Headaches.

(Click Ortho-Cyclen Side Effects to learn more, including potentially serious side effects that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)

Drug Interactions With Ortho-Cyclen

Ortho-Cyclen can interact with several other medications (see Ortho-Cyclen Drug Interactions).

What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

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

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

Also, let your healthcare provider know if you:

Will be having surgery
Smoke cigarettes
Are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant (see Ortho-Cyclen and Pregnancy)
Are breastfeeding (see Ortho-Cyclen 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 Ortho-Cyclen Warnings and Precautions to learn more, including information on who should not take the drug.)

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