Ortho Tri-Cyclen 28 - The #1 Prescribed Birth Control Pill
Common Uses
This medicine is an estrogen and
progestin combination used to prevent pregnancy. It may also be
used to regulate the menstrual cycle, treat symptoms of menopause,
or treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Before Using
Some medicines or medical conditions
may interact with this medicine. Inform your doctor or pharmacist
of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
Do not take this medicine if you are also taking nevirapine or rifampin.
Additional monitoring of your dose or condition may be needed if
you are taking barbiturates, carvedilol, corticosteroids, felbamate,
griseofulvin, HIV protease inhibitors, modafinil, metoprolol, pioglitazone,
penicillin or tetracycline antibiotics, theophylline, topiramate,
troglitazone, troleandomycin, or medicine for seizures. Inform your
doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or
breast-feeding. Use of this medicine is not recommended if you have
a history of cancer, heart or liver conditions, pulmonary embolism,
blood clots, stroke, cerebrovascular disease, or smoking. Contact
your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns
about taking this medicine.
Directions
Follow the directions for using this
medicine provided by your doctor. This medicine comes with a patient
information leaflet. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse,
or pharmacist any questions that you may have before using this
medicine. Try to take this medicine at the same time every day,
not more than 24 hours apart. Store this medicine at room temperature,
away from heat and light. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take
it as soon as you remember. Take your next dose at the regular time.
This means you may take 2 doses on the same day. If you miss more
than 1 dose of this medicine, refer to the patient information that
came with this medicine. If you have any questions, contact your
doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Cautions
Smoking cigarettes while using this
medicine may increase your risk of stroke, heart attack, blood clots,
high blood pressure, or other diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
If you have vomiting or diarrhea for any reason, your medicine may
not work as well. Taking certain antibiotics or anticonvulsants
while you are using this medicine may decrease the effectiveness
of this medicine. To prevent pregnancy, use an additional form of
birth control until your next period. If you have any questions,
contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. Before you have any medical
or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor
or dentist that you are using this medicine. If you wear contact
lenses and you develop problems with them, contact your doctor.
Before you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or
over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. This medicine
may cause dark skin patches on your face. Exposure to the sun may
make these patches darker. If patches develop, use a sunscreen or
protective clothing when exposed to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning
booths. Use of this medicine will not prevent the spread of sexually
transmitted diseases (STDs). Do not use this medicine if you are
pregnant. If you suspect that you could be pregannt, contact your
doctor immediately. This medicine is excreted in breast milk. If
you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using this medicine,
check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your
baby.
Possible Side Effects
Side effects, that may go away during
treatment, include nausea, vomiting, bleeding between menstrual
periods, breast tenderness, or weight change. If they continue or
are bothersome, check with your doctor. Check with your doctor as
soon as possible if you experience persistent or recurrent abnormal
vaginal bleeding, a missed menstrual period, dizziness or fainting,
swelling of fingers or ankles, headache, or difficulty wearing contact
lenses. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience sharp
or crushing chest pain, sudden shortness of breath, sudden severe
headache or leg pain, yellow skin or eyes, changes in vision, numbness
of an arm or leg, or severe stomach pain. If you notice other effects
not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
If you take too much
If overdose is suspected, contact your
local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms
of overdose may include restlessness, tremor, rapid breathing, nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps
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