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ORTHO
TRI-CYCLEN USES
Ortho
Tri-Cyclen 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. Try it NOW!!
BEFORE
USING ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN PILLS
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.
HOW
TO TAKE ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN
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 Ortho Tri-Cyclen 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.
ORTHO
TRI-CYCLEN 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.
ORTHO
TRI-CYCLEN 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 ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN
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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