Description
Ortho Novum 777 Birth Control a specific formulation of birth control pills that come in a twenty-eight day package. These birth control pills are used for the prevention of pregnancy. Ortho Novum 777 Birth Control works by using female hormones (progestin and ethinyl estradiol) to change the mucus of the cervix in order to make it more difficult for sperm to contact the egg and for an egg to attach to the wall of the uterus.
Store Ortho Novum 777 Birth Control pills in their original packaging. Ensure that you store pills in a safe place that cannot be reached by children and that the area is protected from heat, light and moisture.
Before taking Ortho Novum 777 Birth Control, it’s important to tell your doctor if any of the following apply to you: you have or are developing breast cancer; you have diabetes; you have depression; you have migraine headaches; you are taking any other medications; you have high blood pressure; you have high cholesterol; you have gallbladder disease; or if you have heart disease in order to determine whether it is safe for you to take Ortho Novum 777 Birth Control.
Although Ortho Novum 777 Birth Control is an effective form of contraception, it does not provide protection for sexually transmitted diseases, such as HIV/AIDS. For protection against these, use latex condoms. Smoking is not recommended during the use of birth control pills, as it increases the risk of blood clots, stroke and heart attack.
Ortho Novum 777 Birth Control pills are a form of prescription medicine, and should be taken in the exact fashion outlined in your prescription to effectively work as a contraceptive. If your prescription is unclear, contact your healthcare provider for clarification. Ortho Novum 777 Birth Control comes in a twenty-eight day pack. Your doctor will advise you to either start taking pills on the first day of your period or the first Sunday after your period starts. You will continue to take one pill each day for three weeks and then have a week of “”reminder”” pills. You will generally get your period during the reminder pills. Ortho Novum 777 Birth Control pills are generally recommended to be taken at the same time each day in order to help you remember. If you miss one pill, you will increase your risk of becoming pregnant, and it is important to follow the directions on your prescription. You can also contact your healthcare provider for more information about missing a pill.
If you are allergic to any of the ingredients in Ortho Novum 777 Birth Control, do not use this form of birth control. If you have: liver disease, liver cancer, jaundice as a result of taking birth control pills, breast cancer, a tumor dependant of estrogen, any type of liver tumor, had a heart attack, stroke, blood clotting problems or abnormal vaginal bleeding, taking Ortho Novum 777 Birth Control is not recommended. Women who are pregnant or suspect that they may be pregnant should not take Ortho Novum 777 Birth Control in any circumstance. Women who are currently breastfeeding should not use Ortho Novum 777 Birth Control as it passes into breast milk and may have negative effects on a young child.
Severe Side Effects: abdominal or stomach pain; coughing blood; severe headache; loss of coordination; loss of vision or change in vision; chest, groin, or leg pains; shortness of breath; slurring of speech; numbness in limbs; changes in menstrual bleedin
Common Side Effects: abdominal cramping; vomiting; acne; unusual tiredness or weakness; increased hair growth; loss of scalp hair; changes in weight or appetite; problems with contact lenses; vaginal itching or discharge; changes in menstrual periods; nau