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Alesse
Drug Uses
Alesse is one of the most effective methods for birth
control (99% effective when taken as directed). Alesse
contains natural hormones that stop the ovary from releasing
an egg and prevent a man's sperm from entering the uterus.
So with Alesse you can put your mind at ease and enjoy
intimate moments with your partner.
How Taken
Take the first pill in a package on the first Sunday
after your period begins (unless otherwise directed
by your doctor). Take one pill every day, no more than
24 hours after your last dose. Try to take the pills
at a time that you will remember every day--for example
just before bed, with a meal, or first thing in the
morning. Taking your pill at night may help to reduce
any nausea or headache that you may experience because
of the hormones. If you are on a 28-day cycle, take
one pill every day. When the pack runs out, throw it
away. Begin a new pack the following day. The 28-day
cycle contains seven pills that are either placebos
(with no active ingredients) or iron supplements. These
are "reminder" pills to keep you on your regular
cycle. They are taken while you are menstruating. If
you are on a 21-day cycle, take one pill every day for
21 days, then do not take any pills for 7 days. You
should have your period during the 7 days with no pills.
Resume your pills on the 8th day with a new package.
Follow your doctor's instructions about using a second
form of birth control when you first start taking birth
control pills, when you are taking antibiotics, or if
you miss a pill. If you are unsure what to do in any
of these cases, talk to your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor
about how to ensure that you will not become pregnant.
Warnings/Precautions
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you
have high blood pressure, angina, or heart disease;
have had a stroke; have a bleeding or blood-clotting
disorder; have breast, uterine, or another hormone-related
cancer; have liver disease or a history of jaundice
(yellowing of the skin and eyes) caused by use of birth
control in the past; have undiagnosed, abnormal vaginal
bleeding; have migraines; have asthma; or have seizures
or epilepsy. You may not be able to take birth control
pills, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring
during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed
above. Birth control pills are in the FDA pregnancy
category X. This means that birth control pills will
cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Hormonal changes
during pregnancy can have very serious negative effects
on a developing baby. Do not take birth control pills
if you are pregnant or if you think you might be pregnant.
The hormones in birth control pills pass into breast
milk and may decrease milk production. Do not take birth
control pills without first talking to your doctor if
you are breast-feeding a baby. Missed Dose
If you miss pills you could get pregnant. This includes
starting the pack late. The more pills you miss, the
more likely you are to get pregnant in the 7 days after
you miss pills. The pill may not be as effective if
you miss pink active pills, and particularly if you
miss the first few or the last few pink active pills
in a pack. MISSING PILLS CAN ALSO CAUSE SPOTTING OR
LIGHT BLEEDING, even when you make up these missed pills.
On the days you take 2 pills to make up for missed pills,
you could also feel a little sick to your stomach. Possible Side Effects
- Vaginal bleeding
- Fluid retention
- Melasma.
Other side effects may include nausea, breast tenderness,
change in appetite, headache, nervousness, depression,
dizziness, loss of scalp hair, rash, vaginal infections,
inflammation of the pancreas, and allergic reactions.
If any of these side effects bother you, call your health-care
provider. Storage
Store at controlled room temperature 20? to 25?C (68?
to 77?F). Keep this medication in the container it came
in, and out of reach of children. Overdose
Symptoms of oral contraceptive over dosage in adults
and children may include nausea, vomiting, and drowsiness/fatigue;
withdrawal bleeding may occur in females. There is no
specific antidote and further treatment of overdose,
if necessary, is directed to the symptoms. More Information
Your health-care provider will take a medical and family
history before prescribing oral contraceptives and will
examine you. The physical examination may be delayed
to another time if you request it and the health-care
provider believes that it is appropriate to postpone
it. You should be reexamined at least once a year. Be
sure to inform your health-care provider if there is
a family history of any of the conditions listed previously
in this leaflet. Be sure to keep all appointments with
your health-care provider, because this is a time to
determine if there are early signs of side effects of
oral-contraceptive use. Do not use the drug for any
condition other than the one for which it was prescribed.
This drug has been prescribed specifically for you;
do not give it to others who may want birth-control
pills. Avoid smoking. Smoking greatly increases your
risk of a heart attack, stroke, or blood clot formation.
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 the use of this information, including damage or
adverse consequences to persons or property, however
such damages or consequences arise. No warranty, either
expressed or implied, is made in regards to this information.
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