Avoid cigarettes. Smoking during your treatment can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and blood clot formation.
Also, do not take Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo if you are pregnant or you think you may be pregnant or breast-feeding. Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo is in the FDA pregnancy category X, which means that it's known to cause birth defects in unborn babies and nursing infants.
Remember, birth control pills do not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases. The only way you can protect yourself from HIV and other sexually transmitted viruses is through the use of condoms.
Possible Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo Side Effects
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible.
More common Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo side effects may include: dizziness, headache, lightheadedness, stomach upset, bloating, or nausea.
Less common Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo side effects may include: severe depression, groin or calf pain, sudden severe headache, chest pain, shortness of breath, lumps in the breast, weakness or tingling in the arms or legs, yellowing of the eyes or skin.
Important
Take your Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo birth control prescription as prescribed.
