Who should not use IMPLANON?
IMPLANON is not for everyone. Do not use IMPLANON if you: • Are pregnant or think you may be pregnant • Have or have had serious blood clots, such as blood clots in your legs (deep venous thrombosis), lungs (pulmonary embolism), eyes (retinal thrombosis), heart (heart attack), or head (stroke) • Have unexplained vaginal bleeding • Have liver disease • Have or have had breast cancer • Are allergic to anything in IMPLANON Tell your healthcare provider if you have ever had any of these conditions. He or she can suggest another method of birth control. In addition, talk to your healthcare provider about using IMPLANON if you have or have had diabetes, high cholesterol or triglycerides, headaches, seizures or epilepsy, gallbladder or kidney disease, depression, high blood pressure, or an allergic reaction to anesthetics or antiseptics.
