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| Prescription Triphasil Drug Information |
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Triphasil Uses? |
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Take Triphasil to regular menstrual cycles or to prevent pregnancy. This and other birth control pills can also be used to treat acne or as a "morning after" pill. You can discuss this with your doctor. You can still get sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea or HIV when using birth control pills. |
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Triphasil Directions? |
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Take Triphasil with food or immediately after a meal to prevent stomach upset. Try to take this medication at the same time each day. This may help you to remember to take it. Learn proper use of your particular brand of medication. Follow your dosing schedule carefully. Be sure to ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. Use a supplemental form of birth control during the first week of taking this medication since it takes a while to be effective. Follow your doctor's directions exactly if this drug is being used as a "morning after" pill. |
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Triphasil Side Effects? |
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If you take Triphasil, you may temporarily experience mild side effects, including dizziness, stomach upset, headache, lightheadedness, bloating, or nausea. If they become bothersome, talk to your doctor. You should also speak to your doctor about any side effects that are more serious, including weakness or tingling in the arms or legs, lumps in the breast, severe depression, sudden severe headache, shortness of breath, chest pain, yellowing of the eyes or skin. If you experience any side effects that aren't mentioned here, talk about it with your doctor. |
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Triphasil Warnings? |
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Before giving you a prescription for Triphasil, your doctor will want to know your complete medical history, including any kidney disease, history of jaundice (yellowing skin/eyes) or high blood pressure during pregnancy, excessive weight gain or fluid retention during menstrual cycle, diabetes, heart attack, high blood pressure, seizures, asthma, liver heart disease, blood clots, migraine headaches, stroke, breast cancer, high blood level of cholesterol or lipids (fats), depression. When taken in larger doses, this medication can cause darkening of the skin in patches, which is known as melasma. It's worse when you are exposed to the sun, so wear sunscreen and protective clothing. You should limit your time in the sun or under sun lamps. It may take a long time to become pregnant once you stop taking birth control pills. If you become pregnant, you should not continue to take Triphasil. The medication is excreted in breast milk and is potentially harmful to infants. Do not use this pill if you are breast-feeding. Smoking cigarettes while taking this prescription may increase your risk of negative side effects such as gallbladder disease, high blood pressure, heart attacks, strokes, vision problems, or liver tumors. Take the time to read your patient information sheets and ask questions about any point you are not clear on. Near sighted women or contact wearers may experience a change in their vision or a decreased tolerance for their lenses. Talk to your eye doctor. If you are schedule for any surgery, even dental surgery, tell your doctor that you use this medication. |
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Triphasil Drug Interactions? |
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Triphasil 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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Triphasil Missed Dose? |
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If you miss one Triphasil pill, you should take it when you realize you've missed it. Your next dose should be taken at the regular time. You may take more than one dose in a day this way. As an extra precaution, you may want to use backup birth control options until you've taken seven doses in a row again.
If you miss more than one Triphasil pill, you should take both as soon as you realize the mistake. If it's almost time for your next pill, you can take three at once. You have a higher likelihood of ovulating in this case, so you should use a backup birth control option for seven days.
If you miss three Triphasil pills, stop using your current package and throw it away. Start a new Triphasil package seven days after you took your last pill. Use a backup birth control option for seven day. You should have a period during the seven days you are not taking pills. If you don't, you may be pregnant and should take a pregnancy test before beginning a new package of pills. |
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Triphasil Storage? |
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Always store Triphasil in a cool dry location. It should never be stored within reach of children. |
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Anything Else I Should Know About Triphasil? |
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Birth control pills contain a combination of hormones that is used to prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). The pills contain a form of estrogen and a form of progesterone, which are both female hormones involved in conception. Birth control pills also have other effects that inhibit pregnancy. They cause the cervical mucous to thicken, which makes it harder for sperm to move toward the uterus, and they prevent the attachment of an egg to the uterus. Birth control pills are used to prevent pregnancy. |
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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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