Drospirenone And Ethinyl Estradiol: What Should I Avoid While Taking Drospirenone And Ethinyl Estradiol


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What should I avoid while taking drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol?


smoking Do not smoke while using this medication, especially if you are older than 35. Smoking can increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack caused by birth control pills.

Drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol will not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases--including HIV and AIDS. Using a condom is the only way to protect yourself from these diseases.



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Last updated: December 03, 2007

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