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Pronounced: (proe-JES-tin/ES-troe-jen)
Warning
Smoking cigarettes/using tobacco while using hormonal birth control (pill/patch/ring) increases your risk of heart problems and stroke. Do not smoke. The risk of heart problems increases with age (especially in women over 35) and with frequent smoking (15 or more cigarettes a day).
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Nausea, vomiting, headache, stomach cramping/bloating, dizziness, vaginal discomfort/irritation,...
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Ortho Tri-Cyclen (28) Oral Precautions and Side Effects
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