Orilissa (elagolix) is not safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding. Certain factors, including the risks of not treating your condition during pregnancy, may determine whether you can take the drug during this time.
Keep reading to learn more about Orilissa and reproductive health. And for a detailed overview of this drug, check out this article.
If you may be or can become pregnant, it’s important to consider whether Orilissa is a safe option for you.
Taking Orilissa during pregnancy can be harmful, causing a loss of the pregnancy. If you’re pregnant, do not take Orilissa. If you become pregnant while taking Orilissa, stop taking the medication right away.
If you’re currently breastfeeding or planning to do so, it’s important to understand the effects that Orilissa could have on you or the breastfed child.
It isn’t known whether Orilissa passes into breast milk. If you’re planning to breastfeed your child, you and your doctor may want to discuss whether you can take this drug or breastfeed.
If you’re sexually active and you or your partner can become pregnant, it’s important to consider how Orilissa could affect your birth control options.
Because it is not safe to get pregnant while taking Orilissa, if you’re able to become pregnant, use birth control during your treatment with the drug. And continue using birth control for 28 days after your last dose of Orilissa.
Do not use birth control methods that contain estrogen, including taking birth control pills, while taking Orilissa because they can make Orilissa less effective. Consider using a barrier method for contraception while taking Orilissa.
Note also that because Orilissa can change your menstrual cycle, it may be harder to tell whether you’re pregnant while taking the drug. If you think you might be pregnant, consider taking a pregnancy test.
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