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Is it okay to switch from another birth control pill to SEASONALE ® ?

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Is it okay to switch from another birth control pill to SEASONALE ® ?

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A. Yes. If you are on another birth control pill, you may switch to SEASONALE ® . Only you and your healthcare professional, however, can decide if switching to SEASONALE ® is right for you. [Back to Questions] Q. Is SEASONALE ® safe? A. SEASONALE ® is a combination of low-dose hormones (an estrogen and a progestin). This combination has been used safely and effectively in a common 28-day birth control pill for more than 20 years. SEASONALE ® has also been proven safe and effective in a clinical trial. SEASONALE ® is not for everyone. For information about side effects, see the full Prescribing Information . [Back to Questions] Q. Who should not take SEASONALE ® ? A. Birth control pills, including SEASONALE ® , are not recommended for women who have experienced heart attack or stroke; blood clots in the legs, lungs, or eyes; cancer of the breast or sex organs; or liver tumors. Birth control pills are also not for women who have chest pain, an inherited tendency to form blood clots, liv