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Drug Uses
Triphasil is an oral contraceptive used to prevent pregnancy, also to
regulate your menstrual cycle. Some brands of birth control pills can
be used for treating acne or as a pill for emergency contraception
("morning after"). Please consult your doctor or pharmacist. By using
of this medication you or your partner are not protected against
sexually transmitted diseases like HIV, gonorrhea etc.
How Taken This medication is
to be taken with food or immediately after a meal (to prevent stomach
upset). If it is possible, try to take this medication at the same time
each day, this makes easier for you to remember to take it. You should
learn the proper use of your particular medication brand. Follow
carefully your dosing schedule and always ask your doctor or pharmacist
if you have any questions. During the first week of taking this
medication you should use a supplemental form of birth control since it
takes a while to be effective. If used as a "morning after" pill,
please follow the directions from your doctor.
Warning Chances of having
heart problems increase if you smoke cigarettes while using this
medication. Do not smoke while using this medication. The risk of heart
problems is growing with frequent smoking (more than 15 cigarettes per
day) and with age (in women greater than 35 years of age).
Precautions This drug must
not be used during pregnancy. Inform your doctor immediately if you
become pregnant or think you may be pregnant. This medication passes
into breast milk and may affect milk production (may have harmful
effects on a nursing infant). Consult your doctor before
breast-feeding. Before taking this medication, you should tell your
doctor your entire medical history, including your family medical
history, with special focus on: high blood pressure, asthma, stroke,
kidney disease, liver heart disease, blood clots, heart attack, history
of jaundice (yellowing skin/eyes) or high blood pressure during
pregnancy, excessive weight gain or fluid retention during menstrual
cycle, seizures, migraine headaches, breast cancer, high blood level of
cholesterol or lipids (fats), diabetes, depression. This drug may cause
a patchy, darkening of the skin on the face (melasma), depending on
strength (higher strengths are more likely to cause melasma). This
darkening could be intensified by sunlight, you may need to avoid
prolonged sun exposure and sunlamps. Consult your doctor regarding use
of sunscreens and protective clothing. After you stop taking birth
control pills, it may take a long time for you to become pregnant.
Consult your doctor. Do not smoke cigarettes. Birth-control pills
slightly increase your risk of strokes, heart attacks, gallbladder
disease, blood clots, high blood pressure, vision problems, and liver
tumors. The risk of stroke, blood clots, high blood pressure and heart
attacks further increases with cigarette smoking (especially 15 or more
cigarettes daily) and age (women older than 35/smokers or 40/nonsmokers
years of age). Ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of the patient
labeling which explains these risks in more detail. If you have any
questions please consult your doctor, including questions regarding
possible use in nonsmokers over 40 years of age. You may develop vision
problems if you are near-sighted or wear contact lenses and your
tolerance of the lenses may decrease. Contact your eye doctor if these
problems occur. Tell the doctor that you take birth control pills
before having surgery, including dental surgery.
Interactions Tell your
doctor about all prescription and nonprescription drugs you are taking.
Drugs such as Griseofulvin, many antibiotics (e.g., penicillins,
macrolides, tetracyclines, sulfas, cephalosporins), chloramphenicol,
many seizure medications (e.g., phenytoin, barbiturates, primidone,
carbamazepine), dapsone, rifamycins (e.g., rifampin), modafinil,
nevirapine, nelfinavir, ritonavir, St John's wort, troglitazone may
decrease the effectiveness of the pill. Ask your doctor if you should
use additional birth control methods while taking any of the drugs
mentioned above while taking birth control pills. Also tell your doctor
if you use: thyroid hormone drugs, certain benzodiazepines (e.g.,
diazepam, chlordiazepoxide), prednisone-like drugs, certain
antidepressants (e.g., tricyclics), beta-blockers (e.g., metoprolol),
"blood thinners" (anticoagulants such as warfarin), insulin. This
product can affect the results of certain lab tests (e.g., thyroid).
Inform all laboratory personnel that you use this drug. Birth control
pills may significantly intensify the effects of alcohol. Consult your
doctor or pharmacist about this. Do not start or stop any medicine
without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Over Dose Contact your local
poison control center or emergency room immediately if you suspect an
overdose. The symptoms of overdose could be nausea and vomiting.
Females may experience vaginal bleeding.
Missed Dose Missed dose
advice depends on the brand used, the number of doses missed. Product
package information should include advice on missed doses. Ask your
doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Possible Side Effects This
medication may cause headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, stomach
upset, bloating, or nausea. Contact your doctor if these effects
persist or worsen or if you experience: groin or calf pain, sudden
severe headache, severe depression, chest pain, shortness of breath,
lumps in the breast, weakness or tingling in the arms or legs,
yellowing of the eyes or skin. If you notice other effects not listed
above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Storage This medication
should be stored at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F
(between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not
store in the bathroom.
Notes You should keep all
appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. At least once a year
you should have a complete physical examination (blood pressure, breast
and pelvic examinations, PAP test for vaginal cancer). Do not allow
anyone else to take this medication. Follow your doctor's instructions
for examining your own breasts, and report any lumps immediately. A
manufacturer's fact sheet about this drug should be dispensed with each
prescription. Read the information carefully. Ask your doctor or
pharmacist any questions you may have.
Disclaimer This drug
information is for your information purposes only, it is not intended
that this information covers all uses, directions, drug interactions,
precautions, or adverse effects of your medication. This is only
general information, and should not be relied on for any purpose. It
should not be construed as containing specific instructions for any
particular patient. We disclaim all responsibility for the accuracy and
reliability of this information, and/or any consequences arising from
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