WhitneyWarnings Before Using Cryselle
September 21st 2009 13:43
* A blood clotting disorder (or have ever had a blood clot)
* Chest pain
* High blood pressure
* Migraines or other severe headaches
* Diabetes
* An irregular heart rhythm
* Problems with your heart valves
* Yellowing of the eyes or skin during a prior pregnancy or oral contraceptive use
* High cholesterol
* Gallbladder disease
* Depression
* A history of heart attack or stroke
* Liver disease, such as liver failure, cirrhosis, hepatitis, or liver tumors
* Cancer (or if you have had cancer in the past)
* Unexplained vaginal bleeding.
You also want to let your healthcare provider know if you smoke cigarettes, plan on having surgery, are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, or if you're breastfeeding. You also want to make sure that your doctor knows all of the other prescription medicines, vitamins, herbal supplements, and any other over-the-counter medicines that you may be on prior to starting Cryselle.
Other things that you want to consider before starting Cryselle, and things that you should know about Cryselle birth control include the following.
* Cryselle can interact with other medications, some of the complications can even lead to unintentional pregnancy
* Increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots; the risk is smaller for non-smokers tan smokers.
* Cryselle becomes less effective if not taken correctly. Follow the directions carefully, especially if you miss a pill.
* Does not prevent contracting STDs, AIDS, or HIV.
* Slightly increases risk of breast cancer or cervical cancer, but some studies do should that it can help prevent ovarian and uterine cancer.
* Increase risk of liver tumors, even though rare.
* May cause or worse gallbladder disease; women who have had problems with their gallbladder should consider another contraceptive.
* Can change your menstrual bleeding patterns, sometimes causing breakthrough bleeding between periods.
* Cryselle can cause changes in your cholesterol levels, so if you already know you have high cholesterol, you may want to consider an alternative.
* Depression or mood swings can worsen, especially if you already have symptoms of depression.
* If you have diabetes, Cryselle can increase your blood sugar, which means you'll have to monitor your diabetes even closer. Sometimes the increased blood sugar can cause vision problems and blood clots in the eyes.
* If you have problems with your blood pressure, you may want to consider an alternative because Cryselle can increase your blood pressure.
* If you are pregnant or nursing, the medication can cause complications during the pregnancy or be passed to the baby while breastfeeding.
So, all in all, you should not use Cryselle birth control if you
* Are allergic to norgetrel, ethinyl estradiol or any component in the pill.
* Have a history of breast cancer or endometrial cancer.
* Have undiagnosed abdominal genital bleeding.
* Have headaches and migraines.
* Have diabetes.
* Have high blood pressure.
* Have problems with your heart valves that can increase your risk of clots.
* Have an irregular heart beat.
* Have a blood clotting disorder that causes you to clot easily.
* Have heart disease.
* Have had a stroke or heart attack.
* Will be having major surgery that may require you to be immobile for a few days.
* Have had yellow eyes or skin.
* Have liver tumors or disease.
* Are pregnant or think you may be.
* Are breastfeeding.
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