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| Prescription Enpresse Drug Information |
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Enpresse Uses? |
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The prescription Enpresse is used to regulate menstrual cycles or to treat acne. The pill can also be prescribed as a treatment for acne or for emergency contraception ("morning after" pill). Call your doctor for more information. It's still possible to pass sexually transmitted disease such as HIV or gonorrhea while taking birth control pills. |
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Enpresse Directions? |
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Enpresse may occasionally cause stomach upset, so take it with food to avoid that. Taking this medication at the same time each day will help you develop the habit of taking it. Read the instructions for your medicine and follow the dosing instructions carefully. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain it to you. You should use backup birth control when first taking this medication, as it takes a week to become effective. Follow the instructions carefully if this is being used as a "morning after" pill. |
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Enpresse Side Effects? |
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Studies of those taking Enpresse have shown mild side effects are possible, including bloating, stomach upset, dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, or nausea. While these effects should be temporary, talk to your doctor if they are bothersome. You should make sure to discuss any severe side effects such as lumps in the breast, sudden severe headache, severe depression, shortness of breath, chest pain, weakness or tingling in the arms or legs, yellowing of the eyes or skin. If you notice any side effects that are not listed here, mention them to your doctor. |
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Enpresse Warnings? |
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Before you take this Enpresse, tell your doctor your entire medical history, including family medical history, especially: asthma, high blood pressure, kidney disease, liver heart disease, stroke, history of jaundice (yellowing skin/eyes) or high blood pressure during pregnancy, excessive weight gain or fluid retention during menstrual cycle, blood clots, heart attack, seizures, migraine headaches, breast cancer, high blood level of cholesterol or lipids (fats), diabetes, depression. Depending on strength, this drug may cause a patchy, darkening of the skin on the face (melasma). Higher strengths are more likely to cause melasma. Sunlight may intensify this darkening and you may need to avoid prolonged sun exposure and sunlamps. Consult your doctor regarding use of sunscreens and protective clothing. It may take a long time for you to become pregnant after you stop taking birth control pills. Consult your doctor. Do not smoke cigarettes. Birth-control pills slightly increase your risk of strokes, blood clots, high blood pressure, heart attacks, gallbladder disease, vision problems, and liver tumors. Cigarette smoking (especially 15 or more cigarettes daily) and age (women older than 35/smokers or 40/nonsmokers years of age) further increase the risk of stroke, blood clots, high blood pressure and heart attacks. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of the patient labeling which explains these risks in more detail. Consult your doctor for any questions, including possible use in nonsmokers over 40 years of age. If you are near-sighted or wear contact lenses, you may develop vision problems. Also, your tolerance of the lenses may decrease. Contact your eye doctor if these problems occur. Before having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor that you take birth control pills. This drug must not be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. This medication passes into breast milk. This may affect milk production and may have harmful effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. |
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Enpresse Drug Interactions? |
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When you are talking to your doctor about Enpresse, he or she needs to know all prescription or nonprescription drugs you regularly use. Some products can cause your birth control pills to be less effective. Examples of these drugs include nevirapine, griseofulvin, many antibiotics (e.g., penicillins, macrolides, tetracyclines, sulfas, cephalosporins), St John's wort, modafinil, many seizure medications (e.g., phenytoin, barbiturates, primidone, chloramphenicol, carbamazepine), dapsone, rifamycins (e.g., rifampin), nelfinavir, ritonavir, troglitazone. Discuss alternate forms of birth control with your doctor if you are using any of these drugs. There are other medications that your doctor should be aware of, such as certain benzodiazepines (e.g., diazepam, chlordiazepoxide), thyroid hormone drugs, certain antidepressants (e.g., tricyclics), "blood thinners" (anticoagulants such as warfarin), prednisone-like drugs, beta-blockers (e.g., metoprolol), and insulin. Make sure that any laboratory personnel are aware that you are taking this medication, because it can alter test results, especially thyroid tests. Never begin or stop taking any medication unless your doctor approves. |
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Enpresse Storage? |
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Enpresse should be stored at room temperature. Keep it away from moisture and sunlight, and out of the reach of children. |
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NOTE: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before taking the product. |
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