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Drug
Uses
This medicine does not protect against any sexually
transmitted diseases. Alesse is used for patients who
want to prevent pregnancy.
General
Information
Smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular
side effects from oral contraceptive use. This risk
increases with age and with the amount of smoking and
is quite marked in women over 35 years of age. Woman
who use oral contraceptives should not smoke.
How
Drug Works
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about when to start.
There may be some variation from product to product.
For this medication to be effective it should be taken
regularly.
How
Taken
This medicine is taken orally with water and can be
taken with food if stomach upset occurs. To be effective,
this medicine must be taken daily and continuously.
Possible
Side Effects
Side effects that have been reported with this medicine
include: headache blood clots water retention breast
tenderness nausea If you experience other bothersome
side effects, contact your health care provider.
Warnings/Precautions
Patients who have had breast cancer, or undiagnosed
abnormal vaginal bleeding should NOT use this medication.
The risk of cardiovascular side effects increases in
women over 35 who smoke cigarettes. Let your doctor
know your complete medical history before taking this
medicine. People with certain health conditions should
not take this medicine.
Overdose
Overdosage may cause nausea and withdrawal bleeding
in females. In case of overdosage, seek medical attention.
For non emergencies, contact your local or regional
poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.
Drug
Interactions
Several medications reduce the effectiveness of birth
control pills and should be used with caution. Consult
your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the
following: seizure medications antibiotics warfarin
medications to help you sleep St. John's wort can interfere
with birth control pills and lead to pregnancies. Avoid
St. John's wort while taking birth control pills.
Missed
Dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember
or double up on the next day. If you miss two doses,
take 2 tablets as soon as you remember, or take two
tablets on each of the next two days. Refer to package
insert if more than 3 doses are missed.
Storage
Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat
and moisture (not in the bathroom). Keep this medication
in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out
of reach of children. Throw away any medication that
is outdated or no longer needed.
Pregnancy/Nursing
If you suspect that you may be pregnant, do not take
this medicine. For nursing mothers, not all oral contraceptives
are safe; talk with your physician regarding which one
may be right for you.
More
Information
Taking this medicine may result in possible depletion
of Vitamins; B-2, B-6, B-12 and folic acid. These vitamins
are collectively called the "stress vitamins" and may
be recommended to be replaced using a vitamin supplement.
Talk to your doctor for more information.
Disclaimer
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only, it is not intended that this information covers
all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions,
or adverse effects of your medication. This is only
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