What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Oriahnn?
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to elagolix, estradiol, or norethindrone, or if you have:
- a history of heart attack, stroke;
- a blood clot in your heart, lungs, legs, or eyes;
- blood circulation problems;
- a heart valve disorder or heart rhythm problems;
- uncontrolled high blood pressure;
- problems caused by diabetes that affect your eyes, kidneys, nerves, or blood vessels;
- severe migraine headaches (with aura), especially if you are older than 35;
- gallbladder problems;
- a history of hormone-related cancer (such as cancer of the breast, uterus/cervix, or vagina);
- osteoporosis; or
- abnormal vaginal bleeding that has not been checked by a doctor.
Taking Oriahnn can increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack. You are even more at risk if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, or if you are overweight.
Smoking can greatly increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack. You should not take this medicine if you smoke and are over 35 years old.
Oriahnn may also cause bone loss, which may be partially permanent. It is not known if this could increase your risk of bone fracture.
Oriahnn is not a birth control medication and will not prevent pregnancy. You may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment.
Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant. Oriahnn may increase your risk of miscarriage. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine and for at least 1 week after your last dose.
To prevent pregnancy while using Oriahnn, use a non-hormonal form of birth control: condom, diaphragm, cervical cap, or contraceptive sponge. Avoid using birth control pills, injections, implants, skin patches, and vaginal rings.
Stop taking Oriahnn and call your doctor right away if you think you might be pregnant.
If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of Oriahnn on the baby.
Oriahnn may change your menstrual periods (decreased or no bleeding), which could make it harder to know if you are pregnant. Watch for other signs of pregnancy such as breast tenderness, weight gain, and nausea.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
- bone problems, including broken bones;
- depression, a mood disorder, or suicidal thoughts; or
- jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes) caused by pregnancy or birth control.