Ovral Lo Birth Control 28 day (Levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol)

Do's

• Take one pill every day at approximately the same time, with or without food. This helps maintain consistent hormone levels in your body.
• Start taking Lo Ovral on the first day of your period (Day 1 of your menstrual cycle).
• If your period starts on a Sunday, you can also begin taking the pills on that day.
• Take the pills in the order they appear on the blister pack. There are 21 active white tablets containing hormones and 7 inactive pink tablets without hormones.
• Take one active pill daily for 21 consecutive days.
• Once you finish the active pills, start taking the pink inactive pills daily for 7 days, even if you are still menstruating.
• After completing all 28 pills, begin a new pack the following day regardless of whether your period has ended.

Don'ts

• Do not skip pills or take them at irregular intervals. This can decrease the effectiveness of Lo Ovral in preventing pregnancy.
• Do not take more than one pill at a time.
• Do not start a new pack of Lo Ovral without finishing the current one.
• Do not use Lo Ovral if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you become pregnant while taking Lo Ovral.
• Do not share your Lo Ovral prescription with others.

Common side effects:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headaches
• Breast tenderness
• Water retention
• High blood pressure
• Swelling
• Spotting or breakthrough bleeding
• Missed periods or irregular flow

Serious side effects (rare):

• Stroke-like symptoms, such as confusion, dizziness, slurred speech, fainting, and numbness
• Blood clots
• Heart attack
• High blood pressure
• Liver problems
• Gallbladder disease
• Allergic reactions

This is not an exhaustive list, and other side effects may occur. If you experience any unusual or severe side effects while taking Ovral lo birth control 28 days, contact your healthcare provider for medical advice.

Inform your healthcare provider about any allergies to estrogens, progestins, or other ingredients in Lo-Ovral.

Your medical history, especially concerning:

• Blood clots
• High blood pressure
• Cancer (breast, endometrial)
• High cholesterol/triglycerides
• Depression
• Diabetes
• Family history of angioedema
• Gallbladder problems
• Migraines
• Heart problems
• Jaundice during pregnancy or with hormonal birth control
• Kidney or liver disease
• Obesity
• Stroke
• Unexplained vaginal bleeding

Lo-Ovral may affect blood sugar levels in diabetics. Monitor blood sugar regularly and consult your healthcare provider if needed.

Chewable tablets may contain sugar or aspartame, so be cautious if you have diabetes or PKU.

Discuss upcoming surgery or prolonged bed rest with your healthcare provider, as these situations increase blood clot risk.

Inform your healthcare provider or dentist about all medications you use before any surgery.

Lo-Ovral may cause skin discoloration. Limit sun exposure and use sun protection.

Vision problems or contact lens troubles may occur. Consult your eye healthcare provider if needed.

Pregnancy after stopping Lo-Ovral may take longer to achieve.

Do not use Lo-Ovral if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant.

Discuss safe birth control options with your healthcare provider after childbirth or pregnancy loss.

Lo-Ovral may decrease breast milk production and have potential side effects for nursing infants. Consult your healthcare provider before breastfeeding.