Norelgestromin and Ethinyl Estradiol Transdermal System
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$32.99
Product Description
Ethinyl estradiol and norelgestromin transdermal is a prescription birth control patch that releases two synthetic hormones (an estrogen and a progestin) through the skin to prevent pregnancy by stopping ovulation, thickening cervical mucus, and thinning the uterine lining, preventing sperm from reaching an egg and a fertilized egg from implanting. It’s applied weekly to the skin (not breasts, irritated skin, or under tight clothing)
Usage
- A new patch is applied once a week for three weeks, followed by one patch-free week.
- It’s placed on the upper outer arm, abdomen, buttock, or back.
Side Effects
Ethinyl estradiol and norelgestromin transdermal (birth control patch) side effects range from common issues like skin irritation, breast tenderness, nausea, headaches, mood changes, and breakthrough bleeding to serious risks like blood clots, stroke, and heart attack, especially with smoking, requiring immediate medical attention for symptoms like severe pain, sudden vision changes, severe headache, or numbness/weakness.
- Skin reactions at patch site: Redness, itching, burning, rash, irritation, pain, or swelling.
- Breast changes: Pain, tenderness, swelling, or discharge.
- Digestive issues: Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, bloating.
- Menstrual changes: Cramps, irregular bleeding (spotting between periods), or missed periods.
- Headaches: Including migraines.
- Mood changes: Anxiety, depression, or mood swings.
- Fluid retention: Swelling in ankles or feet.
- Blood Clot Signs: Chest pain, shortness of breath, pain/swelling/warmth in a leg, sudden vision loss.
- Stroke Signs: Sudden numbness or weakness (especially one-sided), severe headache, trouble speaking, vision problems, dizziness, loss of balance.
- Heart Attack Signs: Chest pain/pressure, pain spreading to jaw or shoulder, nausea, sweating.
- Liver Problems: Yellow skin/eyes (jaundice), dark urine, severe stomach pain, unusual fatigue, loss of appetite.
- Severe Allergic Reaction: Rash, hives, severe itching, swelling of face/tongue/throat, wheezing, trouble breathing.
- High Blood Pressure: Severe headache, dizziness, vision changes, pounding in neck/ears.
Disclaimer
- Boxed Warning: The product label carries a boxed warning about serious cardiovascular events.
- Cigarette Smoking and Serious Cardiovascular Events: Women over 35 years of age who smoke should not use this product due to a significantly increased risk of serious cardiovascular events, including heart attack, blood clots, or stroke. This risk increases with age and the amount of smoking.
- BMI Contraindication: The patch is contraindicated in women with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 kg/m² or more, as the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) may be higher in these individuals.
- Higher Estrogen Exposure: Users of the patch are exposed to about 60% more estrogen than with a typical 35-microgram estrogen birth control pill, which may increase certain risks, including blood clots.
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): The product does not protect against HIV infection (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases.
- General Medical Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Patients are encouraged to consult a healthcare professional for specific medical advice, diagnosis, and treatment of side effects.
- External Links Disclaimer: Websites often state they are not responsible for the content of external websites linked from their pages, as those sites are not controlled by the manufacturer.
- Reporting Side Effects: Patients are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA by visiting www.fda.gov/medwatch or calling 1-800-FDA-1088.
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