Ortho-Novum

While not all women can safely use the pill, many find Ortho-Novum a good oral contraceptive option. It’s important to understand how to use this drug to maximize the effectiveness. Talk to your doctor about your specific circumstances to determine if you are a good candidate for Ortho-Novum. If you’re a healthy person who doesn’t smoke, you might want to try it. This is an effective contraception method. While Ortho-Novum does not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases, it does help many women with menstruation problems and for some, it even clears up acne.

If you have used another birth control pill and had reactions that were too troublesome, perhaps your doctor has changed you to Ortho-Novum. If so, you should follow the same directions you are accustomed to for birth control pills. If you are unsure of directions for these pills, speak to your doctor or your pharmacist. Whether you are using a 28 day or 21 day package of birth control pills, if you follow directions, you have a very good chance of not getting pregnant.

If you have adverse reactions on this drug, be sure to check with your doctor or pharmacist right away. Follow directions carefully whether using this for menstruation regularity or to help you with contraception.

Some women do not tolerate the pill well. Irritability, breast tenderness, weight gain and acne eruptions may happen in the first few months of use. Generally, these symptoms go away for most women. If your symptoms on Ortho-Novum are too troublesome, talk to your doctor. Adverse reactions such as chills, hives, fever or unusual symptoms should be investigated immediately, even by an emergency room in a hospital if necessary.

Women who smoke, especially if they are over the age of 35 or those who have trouble remembering to take the pill at the same time each day should talk to their doctor about an alternate form of birth control.

You can order birth control pills online if you prefer The web can be a great resource for price comparisons, user testimonials and general information about a drug. When it comes to birth control pills, it’s a good idea to have this prescribed by a doctor who can review your medical situation and determine whether or not you are at risk for having adverse side effects with this pill.

If you suspect you are pregnant or if you are breastfeeding, the pill is not advisable.