Amethyst Warnings

Do not use this medication if you smoke cigarettes/use tobacco and are over 35 years old. Smoking raises your risk of stroke, heart attack, blood clots, and high blood pressure from hormonal birth control (such as the pill, patch, ring). The risk of these serious problems increases with age and with the number of cigarettes you smoke. Do not smoke or use tobacco.

• Do not use this drug if you become pregnant.
• Some medications may cause hormonal birth control to work less well. Ask your doctor or pharmacist.
• DO NOT SMOKE. Smoking combined with oral contraceptives causes a significant increase in the risk of serious heart and circulation problems.
• If this medication upsets your stomach, take it with crackers, bread or a small meal.
• It is very important that you take or use this exactly as directed. Do not skip doses or discontinue unless directed by your doctor.
• Herbal/dietary supplement products may interact with this medication. Discuss any such product with your doctor or pharmacist before taking.
• Use of this medication does not protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted diseases (e.g.,HIV,gonorrhea).
• Read the boxed warning information for this medication.

Lactation Warnings

• MAY DECREASE MILK PRODUCTION, USE LOWEST DOSE
• PER BRIGGS AMT. OF PROGESTIN CONSUMED VIA BREASTMILK IS NEGLIGIBLE

Pregnancy Warnings

• Avail data no known risk for developmental toxicity after inadvertent exposure