NuvaRing (Ethinyl estradiol and Etonogestrel) Precautions:Since the generic drug NuvaRing (Ethinyl estradiol and etonogestrel) interacts with certain medications, you cannot use this hormone vaginal if you are enduring specific medical conditions. Before you buy NuvaRing (Ethinyl estradiol and etonogestrel) from any drug store pharmacy and using this product, it is essential to consult your physician and tell him or her about your medical history, especially heart ailment or stroke, very high blood pressure, heart valve problem, diabetes, severe headache, liver problems, recent major surgeries, problems in sitting or lying down, cancer (particularly endometrial or breast cancer), undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, jaundice, tobacco usage. Prior to using this prescription drug – vaginal ring – you should also tell your doctor whether you have high cholesterol levels, depression, gallbladder and kidney problems, thyroid problems, obesity, acute constipation, any allergies, especially to the hormones used in oral contraceptives. You should quit smoking while using this vaginal contraceptive ring for smoking cigarettes can considerably increase the risk of blood clots, high blood pressure, strokes and heart attacks in women above 35 years of age. You should also tell your doctor that you are using NuvaRing (Ethinyl estradiol and etonogestrel) before any surgery, including dental surgery. If you miss a period even while using this generic drug, inform your doctor to ascertain if you have become pregnant. The generic drug (hormones) enclosed in this vaginal ring passes into breast milk and this is likely to affect milk production and may have undesirable effects on the nursing infant. Therefore, breast-feeding is not recommended while using NuvaRing (Ethinyl estradiol and etonogestrel). In addition, when you start using this vaginal ring, you may also be required to use a back-up birth control, such as condoms or a spermicide. In addition, avoid using a diaphragm with the NuvaRing (Ethinyl estradiol and etonogestrel) vaginal ring.

NuvaRing (Ethinyl estradiol and Etonogestrel) Interactions:Certain prescription drugs have the potential to lessen the effectiveness of NuvaRing (Ethinyl estradiol and etonogestrel) and may lead to unwanted pregnancy. Hence, it is important to tell your physician of all the medications, including vitamins, minerals and herbal products, being used by you. Prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications that may cause lessen the effectiveness of NuvaRing (Ethinyl estradiol and etonogestrel include many antibiotics, aprepitant, bexarotene, bosentan, dapsone, griseofulvin, certain HIV protease inhibitors, modafinil, nevirapine, rifamycins, many seizure medications and St. John\'s wort. Do not use this generic drug (hormone) ring if you are also taking troleandomycin. Before using this product, also tell your doctor of the other prescription drugs as well as nonprescription medications you may use, especially atorvastatin, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), acetaminophen, azole anti-fungals, cyclosporine, corticosteroids, theophylline, temazepam, aspirin, morphine, clofibric acid, thyroid hormones, antidepressants, warfarin, and insulin. Although vaginal lubricants, spermicides, and yeast infection medications are unlikely to affect the NuvaRing (Ethinyl estradiol and etonogestrel) vaginal ring, you need to talk to your doctor before using other vaginal products, including generic drugs such as oral contraceptives, while using this product. This birth control device may interfere with the correct placement of a diaphragm so the use of a diaphragm as a back-up method of birth control is not recommended. In addition, this product may influence the results of certain laboratory tests like blood tests, clotting factors, triglycerides (fat), folic acid, or thyroid. Ensure that the laboratory personnel and your doctors are aware that you use this product. Do not start or stop any generic drug without doctor’s approval.

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