trivora

Smoking cigarettes while taking Trivora can raise the risk of serious heart problems. The risk gets higher as you get older, especially if you're over 35 years old, and if you smoke 15 or more cigarettes per day. Women who are taking oral contraceptives, such as Trivora, shouldn't smoke because of this risk.

Trivora can raise your risk of blood clots. This risk is not determined by how long you take Trivora, and will disappear once you stop taking the medication. You're at a higher risk for blood clots if you're going in for surgery, unable to walk for a long period of time, or recently delivered a baby. Talk to your provider about stopping Trivora at least 4 weeks before and for 2 weeks after your surgery or during bed rest. If you recently delivered a baby, you shouldn't start Trivora until at least 4 to 6 weeks after delivery if you're not breastfeeding your child. Let your provider know right away if you experience sharp chest pain, coughing up blood, shortness of breath, or pain in your legs, as these could be a sign of a clot.

Trivora can raise your blood pressure, so make sure you monitor your blood pressure while you're taking this medication. The risk is higher in people who are older and have been taking birth control for a long period of time. Speak to your provider if you have high blood pressure and they can help you pick a different method of birth control that's safer for you. Your blood pressure can return to normal after stopping your birth control pill.

Trivora can raise your blood sugar levels and cholesterol levels. Speak with your provider before starting oral contraceptives if you have diabetes, prediabetes, or high cholesterol. If you choose to take Trivora with those health conditions, your provider will monitor you regularly.

People who take Trivora can sometimes experience irregular bleeding and spotting, especially during the first 3 months of taking this medication. Irregular bleeding can vary from slight staining to bleeding similar to a regular period. This problem might be temporary, so continue taking your medication as directed. Let your provider know if the bleeding is a problem for you and they can change your birth control. If you're missing your periods, make sure you get a pregnancy test or contact your provider to make sure you're not pregnant.

Let your provider know if you experience new or worsening migraines or headaches while taking Trivora. Your provider might have you stop your birth control pill if your migraine or headache doesn't go away or becomes severe.

People who currently have or have had breast cancer shouldn't take Trivora because some breast cancers are sensitive to hormones. The risk of developing breast cancer is slightly higher in women who currently take COCs, have taken them within the past 6 months, or have been taking them for a long time (8 years or more). Ask your provider to show you how to examine your breasts regularly, and let them know if you have any new or abnormal lumps in your breast.

Though rare, Trivora can cause liver problems, such as liver damage and liver tumors. These problems are linked more with earlier formulations of COCs that contained higher levels of estrogen (50 mcg of higher), and less so with Trivora since it contains at most 30 mcg of estrogen. Don't use this medication if you already have liver problems. Call your provider right away if you experience symptoms of liver problems, such as tiredness, stomach pain, or yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes.

Certain medications can make Trivora get broken down faster in your body, making it less effective and can lead to pregnancy. Some examples include carbamazepine (Tegretol) and phenytoin (Dilantin). Use a back-up method or other form of birth control for at least 28 days after stopping any of these medications. Other medications can raise the amount of Trivora in your body, which can lead to more side effects. Make sure to tell your provider or pharmacist all of your medications so they can make sure they don't interact with Trivora.