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Fore Safe Use

The best for you that your family doctor check your progress at regular appointments to make sure this drug does not cause unwanted effects. These appointments will usually be every 6 to 12 months, but some family doctors require them more often.

Tell the family doctor or dentist in charge that you are taking this drug before any kind of surgery - including dental surgery or emergency treat . Your family doctor will decide whether you must continue taking this drug.

Norelgestromin/ethinyl estradiol may not work as well for you if you weigh more than 198 pounds. Talk to your health care professional about the kind of birth control that is best for you.

Vaginal bleeding of various amounts may occur between your regular menstrual periods during the first 3 months of use. This is sometimes called spotting when slight, or breakthrough bleeding when heavier. If this must was happen

• Continue on your regular dosing schedule.
• The bleeding usually stops within 1 week.
• Check with your family doctor if the bleeding continues for more than 1 week.
• After you have been taking hormonal contraceptives on schedule and for more than 3 months and bleeding continues, check with your family doctor.

Missed menstrual periods may was happen

• If you have not using the patch exactly as scheduled. Pregnancy must be considered as a possibility.
• If the drug is not the right strength or type for your needs.

Check with your health care professional if you miss any menstrual periods so that the cause may be determined.

If you suspect that you may have become pregnant, stop taking this drug immediately and check with your family doctor .

Check with your family doctor before refilling an old prescription, especially after a pregnancy. You will need another physical examination and your family doctor may change your prescription.