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Certain drugs may interact with hormonal contraceptives, including ORTHO EVRA®, to make them less effective in preventing pregnancy or cause an increase in breakthrough bleeding. Such drugs include rifampin, drugs used for epilepsy such as barbiturates (for example, phenobarbital), anticonvulsants such as topiramate (TOPAMAX®), carbamazepine (Tegretol® is one brand of this drug), phenytoin (Dilantin® is one brand of this drug), phenylbutazone (Butazolidin is one brand), bosentan (Tracleer) used to treat pulmonary hypertension, certain drugs used in the treatment of HIV or AIDS, and possibly certain antibiotics. Tetracycline has been shown not to significantly interact with ORTHO EVRA®. Pregnancies and breakthrough bleeding have been reported by users of combined hormonal contraceptives who also used some form of St. John's wort.
Hormonal contraceptives may interact with lamotrigine (LAMICTAL®), an anticonvulsant used for epilepsy. This may increase the risk of seizures, so your physician may need to adjust the dose. As with any prescription product, you should tell your doctor or healthcare professional about any other medications you are taking. You should use a backup contraceptive, such as condoms, spermicide or a diaphragm, if you are taking a drug that can make the birth control patch less effective.
The price of ORTHO EVRA® is comparable to today's leading birth control pills. Please check with your health insurance provider for pricing information.
ORTHO EVRA® is available by prescription in the United States. To request more information about ORTHO EVRA®, talk to your doctor or healthcare professional.
ORTHO EVRA® is covered by most major managed care formularies, providing access to millions of women. Please consult your insurance company, which can best provide you with the most up-to-date coverage information.
You can also find basic information about prescription drug coverage at www.fingertipformulary.com.
If you don't have prescription drug coverage, find out more about assistance programs that could provide discounted or free prescriptions. Access2wellness™provides access to more than 1,000 free and discounted prescription medications for uninsured and underinsured individuals who qualify.
An extra ORTHO EVRA® patch can be obtained at your pharmacy if you have a prescription from your doctor or healthcare professional. If you would like to learn more about being reimbursed for a replacement patch, you may speak with an ORTHO EVRA® customer service representative by calling 1-800-526-7736.
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