

Consult your health care professional for advice. If you are going to have elective surgery, you may need to stop taking this medicine before the surgery. See your dentist regularly and inform your dentist of the medicines you are taking. Brushing and flossing your teeth regularly may help limit this. In some women, tenderness, swelling, or minor bleeding of the gums may occur. If you wear contact lenses and notice visual changes, or if the lenses begin to feel uncomfortable, consult your eye care specialist. Do not use sun lamps or tanning beds/booths. If you cannot avoid being in the sun, wear protective clothing and use sunscreen.

This medicine can make you more sensitive to the sun. Contact your doctor or health care professional if you feel you are retaining fluid. This medicine can make your body retain fluid, making your fingers, hands, or ankles swell. Smoking increases the risk of getting a blood clot or having a stroke while you are taking birth control pills, especially if you are more than 35 years old. If you are taking this medicine for hormone related problems, it may take several cycles of use to see improvement in your condition. If you have any reason to think you are pregnant, stop taking this medicine right away and contact your doctor or health care professional. Use an additional method of contraception during the first cycle that you take these tablets. You will need a regular breast and pelvic exam and Pap smear while on this medicine. Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress.
