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Alesse

Alesse 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.
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Consult your health care provider before using any drug.
The following information is a summary about ALESSE. It is not
intended to replace a doctor's instructions.
Tablets
Chemical Name: LEVONORGESTREL (LEE-voe-nor-jess-trel) and ETHINYL
ESTRADIOL (ETH-in-il ess-tra-DYE-ole)
Common uses
This medicine 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.
Before using
WARNING: Smoking cigarettes while using this medicine increases your
chance of having heart problems. Do not smoke while using this
medicine. The risk of heart problems increases with age (in women
greater than 35 years of age) and with frequent smoking (15
cigarettes per day or greater). 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.
Directions
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 THIS
MEDICINE 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.
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. 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. IF YOU
WEAR CONTACT LENSES and you develop problems with them, contact your
doctor. 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 PREGNANT, 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.
Possible 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 calf/leg pain or swelling,
trouble breathing or shortness of breath, chest pain, one-sided
weakness, slurred speech, lumps in the breast, sudden severe
headache, sharp or crushing chest pain, sudden shortness of breath,
yellowing 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.
Drug interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a
medicine from doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to
find out if your medicines interact with each other.
If you take too much
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center
or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include
nausea and vomiting. Females may experience vaginal bleeding.
Additional information
DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not
prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions.
KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children. IF USING THIS
MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your
supply runs out.
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