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| Uses |
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| | Triphasil is used for patients
who want to prevent pregnancy. This drug is used to inhibit ovulation, but also
prevents pregnancy by thickening the cervical mucus (to prevent sperm entry) and
causes changes the endometrial lining (to reduce the likelihood of implantation).
This medicine does not protect against any sexually transmitted diseases. |
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| Directions |
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| | Triphasil is taken orally
and may be taken with food if stomach upset occurs. Take this medication regularly
and continuously. |
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| Side
Effects |
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| | Triphasil is generally well-tolerated.
nausea headache high blood pressure blood clots edema (fluid retention) breast
tenderness. |
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| Precautions |
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| | Triphasil should be used with
caution in patients who have a history of: blood clots smoking heart disease Patients
who have had breast cancer, or undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding should NOT
use this medication. For nursing mothers, not all oral contraceptives are safe;
talk with your physician regarding which one may be right for you. If you suspect
that you may be pregnant, do not take this medicine. |
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| Interactions |
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| | Several medications reduce
the effectiveness of birth control pills and should be used with caution. Consult
your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking seizure medications, antibiotics,
warfarin, or medications to help you sleep. St. John's wort can interfere with
birth control pills and lead to pregnancies. Avoid St. John's wort while taking
birth control pills. |
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| Missed
Dosages |
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| | If you miss a dose of Triphasil,
take it as soon as you remember or double up on the next day. If you happen to
miss two doses, take 2 tablets as soon as you remember, or take two tablets on
each of the next two days. |
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| Storage |
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| | Store Triphasil
at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom).
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach
of children. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. |
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