Triphasil

Triphasil is an oral contraceptive used to prevent pregnancy, also to regulate your menstrual cycle. This medication also causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus. By using of this medication you or your partner are not protected against sexually transmitted diseases like HIV, gonorrhea etc. Some brands of birth control pills can be used for treating acne or as a pill for emergency contraception (”morning after”). Please consult your doctor or pharmacist.

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Triphasil 1 month - 28 Tabs	$104.00
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Triphasil (generic) 1 month - 28 Tabs	$95.00
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How Taken:
Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. You will take your first pill on the first day of your period or on the first Sunday after your period begins (follow your doctor's instructions). This medication is to be taken with food or immediately after a meal (to prevent stomach upset). If it is possible, try to take this medication at the same time each day, this makes easier for you to remember to take it. You should learn the proper use of your particular medication brand. If used as a "morning after" pill, please follow the directions from your doctor. During the first week of taking this medication you should use a supplemental form of birth control since it takes a while to be effective.

Warnings Precautions:
The risk of heart problems is growing with frequent smoking (more than 15 cigarettes per day) and with age (in women greater than 35 years of age). Chances of having heart problems increase if you smoke cigarettes while using this medication. Do not smoke while using this medication. Do not use it during pregnancy. Inform your doctor immediately if you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. You should tell your doctor your entire medical history, including your family medical history, with special focus on: high blood pressure, asthma, stroke, kidney disease, liver heart disease, blood clots, heart attack, history of jaundice (yellowing skin/eyes) or high blood pressure during pregnancy, excessive weight gain or fluid retention during menstrual cycle, seizures, migraine headaches, breast cancer, high blood level of cholesterol or lipids (fats), diabetes, depression. This drug may cause a patchy, darkening of the skin on the face (melasma); depending on strength (higher strengths are more likely to cause melasma). This darkening could be intensified by sunlight; you may need to avoid prolonged sun exposure and sunlamps. Consult your doctor regarding use of sunscreens and protective clothing. After you stop taking birth control pills, it may take a long time for you to become pregnant. Consult your doctor. Birth-control pills slightly increase your risk of strokes, heart attacks, gallbladder disease, blood clots, high blood pressure, vision problems, and liver tumors. The risk of stroke, blood clots, high blood pressure and heart attacks further increases with cigarette smoking (especially 15 or more cigarettes daily) and age (women older than 35/smokers or 40/nonsmokers years of age). You may develop vision problems if you are near-sighted or wear contact lenses and your tolerance of the lenses may decrease. Contact your eye doctor if these problems occur. Tell the doctor that you take birth control pills before having surgery, including dental surgery. Do not smoke cigarettes.

Missed Dose:
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Tell your doctor about all prescription and nonprescription drugs you are taking. Drugs such as Griseofulvin, many antibiotics (e.g., penicillins, macrolides, tetracyclines, sulfas, cephalosporins), chloramphenicol, many seizure medications (e.g., phenytoin, barbiturates, primidone, carbamazepine), dapsone, rifamycins (e.g., rifampin), modafinil, nevirapine, nelfinavir, ritonavir, St John's wort, troglitazone may decrease the effectiveness of the pill. Ask your doctor if you should use additional birth control methods while taking any of the drugs mentioned above while taking birth control pills. Also tell your doctor if you use: thyroid hormone drugs, certain benzodiazepines (e.g., diazepam, chlordiazepoxide), prednisone-like drugs, certain antidepressants (e.g., tricyclics), beta-blockers (e.g., metoprolol), "blood thinners" (anticoagulants such as warfarin), and insulin. This product can affect the results of certain lab tests (e.g., thyroid). Inform all laboratory personnel that you use this drug. Birth control pills may significantly intensify the effects of alcohol. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about this.

Side Effects:
The symptoms of overdose could be nausea and vomiting. Females may experience vaginal bleeding. Contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately if you suspect an overdose.

Storage:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. Missed dose advice depends on the brand used, the number of doses missed. Product package information should include advice on missed doses.

Overdose:
If you notice any side effects, contact your doctor or pharmacist. This medication may cause headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, stomach upset, bloating, or nausea. Contact your doctor if these effects persist or worsen or if you experience: groin or calf pain, sudden severe headache, severe depression, chest pain, shortness of breath, lumps in the breast, weakness or tingling in the arms or legs, yellowing of the eyes or skin.

More Information:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist any questions you may have. At least once a year you should have a complete physical examination (blood pressure, breast and pelvic examinations, PAP test for vaginal cancer). Do not allow anyone else to take this medication. A manufacturer's fact sheet about this drug should be dispensed with each prescription. Follow your doctor's instructions for examining your own breasts, and report any lumps immediately. Read the information carefully.

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