Drug Uses
Triphasil is an oral contraceptive used to prevent
pregnancy, also to regulate your menstrual cycle. 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. By using
of this medication you or your partner are not protected against sexually
transmitted diseases like HIV, gonorrhea etc.
How Taken
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. Follow carefully your dosing schedule and always ask your
doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. 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. If used as a "morning after" pill,
please follow the directions from your doctor.
Warning
Chances of having heart problems increase if you
smoke cigarettes while using this medication. Do not smoke while using this
medication. 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).
Precautions
This drug must not be used during pregnancy. Inform
your doctor immediately if you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant.
This medication passes into breast milk and may affect milk production (may
have harmful effects on a nursing infant). Consult your doctor before
breast-feeding. Before taking this medication, 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. Do not smoke cigarettes.
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). Ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of the patient labeling which
explains these risks in more detail. If you have any questions please consult
your doctor, including questions regarding possible use in nonsmokers over 40
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.
Interactions
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), 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. Do not start or stop any medicine without
doctor or pharmacist approval.
Over Dose
Contact your local poison control center or
emergency room immediately if you suspect an overdose. The symptoms of overdose
could be nausea and vomiting. Females may experience vaginal bleeding.
Missed Dose
Missed dose advice depends on the brand used, the
number of doses missed. Product package information should include advice on
missed doses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Possible
Side Effects
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. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor
or pharmacist.
Storage
This medication should be stored at room
temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from
moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom.
Notes
You should keep all appointments with your doctor
and the laboratory. 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. Follow your
doctor's instructions for examining your own breasts, and report any lumps
immediately. A manufacturer's fact sheet about this drug should be dispensed
with each prescription. Read the information carefully. Ask your doctor or
pharmacist any questions you may have.
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
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| Product Name | Price | Order link |
| Triphasil (generic) 1 month - 28 Tabs | $84.00 |  |
| Triphasil (generic) 3 months - 84 Tabs | $122.00 | |
| Triphasil 1 month - 28 Tabs | $92.00 | |
| Triphasil 3 months - 84 Tabs | $148.00 | |
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