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Buy Triphasil Online
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Triphasil
Triphasil is used to prevent pregnancy or to regulate
your menstrual cycle. Certain brands of birth control pills may be used
for treating acne or as a "morning after" pill for emergency contraception.
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Triphasil Information
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How should Triphasil be used?
Oral contraceptives come in packets of 21 or 28 tablets to take by mouth
once a day. To avoid upset stomach, take oral contraceptives with food or
milk. Take the tablet routinely at the same time every day (e.g., after
dinner or at bedtime) to help you remember to take the tablet regularly.
Missing doses increases your risk of becoming pregnant.
When first starting on Triphasil, use an additional method of birth control
until you have correctly taken 7 days' worth of medicine.
If you have a 21-tablet packet, take one tablet daily for 21 days and then
none for seven days. Then start a new packet.
If you have a 28-tablet packet, take one tablet daily for 28 days. The last
seven tablets are a different color. These tablets are not birth-control
pills; they contain iron (ferrous fumarate) or an inactive ingredient. You
should take one tablet daily continuously for 28 days in the order specified
in your packet, starting a new packet the day after taking your 28th tablet.
Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully concerning when
to take your first tablet (on the first or fifth day of your menstrual period
or on the first Sunday after or on which bleeding begins). Take the oral
contraceptive exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take
it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking Triphasil
without talking to your doctor.
If you have recently given birth, wait until 4 weeks after giving birth
to begin taking oral contraceptives.
Before taking oral contraceptives, ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy
of the manufacturer's information for the patient and read it carefully.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking oral contraceptives,
tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to estrogen, progestin,
or any other medications.
tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications,
vitamins, and nutritional supplements you are taking. Be sure to mention
any of the following: acetaminophen (APAP, Tylenol); antibiotics; anticoagulants
('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin); atorvastatin (Lipitor);
clofibrate (Atromid-S); cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune); griseofulvin
(Fulvicin, Grifulvin, Grisactin); HIV protease inhibitors such as indinavir
(Crixivan) and ritonavir (Norvir); medications for seizures such as carbamazepine
(Tegretol), phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton), phenytoin (Dilantin), and
topiramate (Topamax); morphine (Kadian, MS Contin, MSIR, others); oral steroids
such as dexamethasone (Decadron, Dexone), methylprednisolone (Medrol), prednisone
(Deltasone), and prednisolone (Prelone); phenylbutazone; rifabutin (Mycobutin);
rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane); temazepam (Restoril); theophylline (Theobid,
Theo-Dur); and thyroid medication such as levothyroxine (Levothroid, Levoxyl,
Synthroid). Before taking Yasmin, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you
are taking angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors such as benazepril
(Lotensin), enalapril (Vasotec), and lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril); angiotensin
II antagonists such as irbesartan (Avapro), losartan (Cozaar), and valsartan
(Diovan); aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDS)
such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn); diuretics
('water pills') such as amiloride (Midamor), spironolactone (Aldactone),
and triamterene (Dyrenium); or heparin. Your doctor may need to change the
doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
tell your doctor what herbal products you are taking, especially St. John's
wort.
tell your doctor if you have or have ever had breast lumps or cancer; endometrial
cancer; high blood pressure; high blood cholesterol and fats; diabetes (high
blood sugar); asthma; stroke; blood clots; toxemia (high blood pressure
during pregnancy); heart attack; epilepsy (seizures); migraine headaches;
depression; liver, heart, gallbladder, or kidney disease; adrenal insufficiency
(for Yasmin); jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); vaginal bleeding
between menstrual periods; and excessive weight gain and fluid retention
(bloating) during the menstrual cycle.
do not take oral contraceptives if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant,
or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking oral contraceptives,
call your doctor immediately.
if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or
dentist that you are taking oral contraceptives.
tell your doctor and pharmacist if you wear contact lenses. If you notice
changes in vision or ability to wear your lenses while taking hormone replacement
therapy, see an eye doctor.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
If you miss doses of your oral contraceptive, you may be at risk for
becoming pregnant. Instructions about missed doses are different for different
products. Carefully read the instructions in the manufacturer's information
for the patient. If you have any questions, call your doctor or pharmacist.
If you miss pills, you may need to use a backup method of birth control
for 7 days or until the end of the cycle.
What side effects can Triphasil cause?
Oral contraceptives may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of
these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
upset stomach
vomiting
stomach cramps or bloating
diarrhea
constipation
gingivitis (swelling of the gum tissue)
weight gain or weight loss
brown or black skin patches
acne
swelling of the hands, feet, or lower legs (fluid retention)
hair growth in unusual places
bleeding or spotting between menstrual periods
changes in menstrual flow
painful or missed periods
breast tenderness, enlargement, or discharge
difficulty wearing contact lenses
Some side effects can be seious. The following symptoms are uncommon,
but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately:
severe headache
shortness of breath
severe vomiting
partial or complete loss of vision
double vision
speech problems
dizziness or faintness
weakness or numbness of an arm or leg
crushing chest pain or chest heaviness
coughing up blood
calf pain
severe stomach pain
yellowing of the skin or eyes
severe depression
unusual bleeding
loss of appetite
extreme tiredness, weakness, or lack of energy
fever
dark-colored urine
light-colored stool
rash
Oral contraceptives may increase the risk of developing endometrial and
breast cancer, gallbladder disease, liver tumors, heart attack, stroke,
and blood clots. Talk to your doctor about the risks of taking Triphasil.
Oral contraceptives may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you
have any unusual problems while taking Triphasil.
What storage conditions are needed for Triphasil?
Keep Triphasil in the packet it came in, tightly closed, and out of
reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat
and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated
or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of
your medication.
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. You should
have a complete physical examination every year, including blood pressure
measurements, breast and pelvic exams, and a Pap test. Follow your doctor's
directions for examining your breasts; report any lumps immediately.
Before you have any laboratory tests, tell the laboratory personnel that
you take oral contraceptives, as Triphasil may interfere with some laboratory
tests.
If you miss one menstrual period and have taken your tablets as directed,
continue taking them. However, if you miss one period and have not taken
your tablets as directed or if you miss two menstrual periods and have taken
the tablets as directed, call your doctor and use another method of birth
control until you have a pregnancy test.
If you wish to stop taking oral contraceptives and become pregnant, use
another method of birth control for at least 3 months after you stop taking
the tablets to be sure that the medication will not harm the fetus. It may
take a long time for you to become pregnant after you stop taking oral contraceptives,
especially if you have never had a baby or if you had irregular, infrequent,
or complete absence of menstrual periods before taking oral contraceptives.
Questions should be discussed with your doctor.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions
you have about refilling your prescription.
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