Side
Effects
Nausea, vomiting, headache, redness or itching at the patch application site,
dizziness, breast tenderness, vaginal discomfort/irritation, or stomach cramping/bloating
may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Promptly
tell your doctor if any of these side effects occur: dark patches on the skin
(melasma), change in appetite, weight changes (gain or loss), problem wearing
contact lenses. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects
occur: unusual vaginal discharge, changes in vaginal bleeding (e.g., spotting,
breakthrough bleeding, prolonged or complete stoppage of bleeding), swelling,
severe headache, mental/mood changes. Tell your doctor immediately if any of
these unlikely but serious side effects occur: pain in the groin or lower legs,
trouble breathing, rash, chest pain, stomach pain, vision or eye problems.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious
side effects occur: yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, one-sided weakness,
numbness in the arms/legs, lumps in the breast. If you notice other effects
not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
This medication is not recommended for use if you have the following medical
conditions: blood circulation problems (e.g., history of blood clots in the
legs or groin), history of heart disease or stroke, severe high blood pressure,
diabetes (especially affecting the circulation), severe headaches, recent
major surgery, long periods of sitting or lying down (e.g., immobility such
as being bedridden), liver problems, history of yellowing eyes and skin (jaundice)
during pregnancy or while using birth control pills, cancer (especially endometrial
or breast cancer), undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding, currently pregnant,
heavy tobacco use (if 35 years old or greater). Tell your doctor your medical
history, especially of: high cholesterol or triglyceride (fat) levels, depression,
high blood pressure, gallbladder problems, thyroid problems, any allergies.
Do not smoke cigarettes. Hormonal birth control (e.g., pills, injections,
devices) products combined with smoking cigarettes significantly increase
your risk for strokes, blood clots, high blood pressure, and heart attacks;
especially in women older than 35 years of age. Ask your doctor or pharmacist
or consult the patient information leaflet that comes with this product for
more details. Before having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor(s)
that you are using this product. The drugs in this patch may cause blotchy,
dark areas on your skin (melasma) and sunlight may intensify this effect.
If this occurs, avoid prolonged sun exposure, use a sunscreen, and wear protective
clothing when outdoors. If you are near-sighted or wear contact lenses, you
may develop vision problems or may have problems wearing your contact lenses.
Contact your eye doctor if these problems occur. This medication device must
not be used in pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant,
inform your doctor immediately. The medication from this patch passes into
breast milk and may have undesirable effects on the nursing infant. Consult
your doctor before breast-feeding.
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may
use, especially: anti-seizure medicine (e.g., carbamazepine, felbamate, phenobarbital,
phenytoin, topiramate), certain antibiotics (e.g., ampicillin, erythromycin),
HIV protease inhibitors (e.g., indinavir, ritonavir), phenylbutazone, griseofulvin,
atorvastatin, azole antifungals (e.g., itraconazole, ketoconazole), rifampin,
St John's wort, cyclosporine, temazepam, prednisolone, morphine, theophylline,
ascorbic acid (vitamin C), acetaminophen, aspirin, clofibric acid, modafinil,
troglitazone. This product can affect the results of certain lab tests (e.g.,
blood tests such as glucose, clotting factors, or thyroid). Make sure laboratory
personnel and your doctors know you use this product. Do not start or stop
any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Overdose
Overdose with this product is highly unlikely. If overdose is suspected, remove
the patch (or patches) and contact your local poison control center or emergency
room immediately. This medicine device may be harmful if swallowed. Symptoms
of overdose may include: severe nausea, vomiting, unusual vaginal bleeding
or irregular menstrual periods.
Notes
Do not share this medication patch with others. Keep all appointments with
your doctor and when having laboratory tests performed. You should have a
complete physical exam including blood pressure, breast exams, pelvic exams,
and PAP smears at least once a year.
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