Generic Alesse
Alesse 1 month supply - 28 Tabs $78
Alesse 3 month supply - 84 Tabs $120
Brand Name Alesse
Alesse 1 month supply - 28 Tabs $112
Alesse 3 month supply - 84 Tabs $180 |
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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.
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.
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.
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