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Ortho Tri-Cyclen (birth control)
Ortho Tri-Cyclen, introduced in 1992, is the only
oral contraceptive cleared in the U.S. for the treatment of moderate
acne vulgaris in women.
ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN USES
Ortho Tri-Cyclen 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. Try it NOW!!
BEFORE USING ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN PILLS
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.
HOW TO TAKE ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN
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 Ortho Tri-Cyclen 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.
ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN 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. If you have vomiting or
diarrhea for any reason, your medicine may not work as well.
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. Before you have any medical or
dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or
dentist that you are using this medicine. If you wear contact lenses
and you develop problems with them, contact your doctor.
Before you begin taking any new medicine, either
prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
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 pregannt,
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.
ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN 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
sharp or crushing chest pain, sudden shortness of breath, sudden
severe headache or leg pain, yellow 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.
IF YOU TAKE TOO MUCH ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center
or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include
restlessness, tremor, rapid breathing, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
and stomach cramps.
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