Precautions and Warnings With Mimvey

If you have migraines, seizures, or asthma, you may not be able to take Mimvey. It is important to know that this medication can increase your risk of certain medical conditions, such as breast cancer, heart attacks, and blood clots. Other warnings and precautions for Mimvey apply to women with certain allergies and those who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Mimvey Drug Information

What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

Talk with your healthcare provider prior to using Mimvey™ (estradiol/norethindrone) if you have:

A history of heart attack or stroke
Heart disease
A history of blood clots
Cancer (or if you have had cancer in the past)
High blood pressure (hypertension)
Congestive heart failure (CHF)
Diabetes
Yellowing of the whites of the eyes or skin (jaundice) during a prior pregnancy or estrogen use
Gallbladder disease
High cholesterol or high triglycerides
Liver disease, such as liver failure, cirrhosis, hepatitis, or liver tumors
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus)
Asthma
Porphyria (a condition involving problems with certain enzymes in the body)
Seizures or epilepsy
Migraines
Hepatic hemangioma (a kind of liver tumor)
Kidney disease, including kidney failure (renal failure)
An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)
Endometriosis
Unexplained vaginal bleeding
Any allergies, including to drugs, foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Also, let your healthcare provider know if you:

Have an upcoming surgery
Smoke cigarettes
Are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
Are breastfeeding.

Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about any other medicines you are taking, including prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

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