Aygestin

Aygestin is used for:

Treating certain menstrual problems or uterine problems (eg, abnormal bleeding, endometriosis). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Aygestin is a progestin hormone. It works by altering the lining of the uterus.

Do NOT use Aygestin if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Aygestin
• you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant
• you have undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding or are postmenopausal
• you have a history of blood clotting problems, severe blood clots (eg, in the lungs, legs, eyes), certain blood vessel problems (eg, bleeding in the brain, heart attack, stroke), or breast cancer
• you have decreased liver function or active liver disease

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Aygestin :

Tell your health care provider if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are planning to become pregnant or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have seizures (eg, epilepsy), migraines, heart problems, kidney problems, or a history of depression
• if you have a history of high blood pressure, diabetes, high blood cholesterol, lupus, or blood clots, or if a member of your family has had these problems
• if you smoke or are very overweight

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Aygestin . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• Aprepitant, carbamazepine, felbamate, griseofulvin, HIV protease inhibitors (eg, ritonavir), hydantoins (eg, phenytoin), modafinil, nevirapine, rifampin, St. John's wort, or tetracyclines because they may decrease Aygestin 's effectiveness
• Corticosteroids (eg, prednisone), theophylline, or troleandomycin because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Aygestin
• Beta-adrenergic blockers (eg, propranolol), lamotrigine, or thyroid medicines because their effectiveness may be decreased by Aygestin

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Aygestin may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.