Use any of the links above to order
Triphasil birth control pills online. Before you order Triphasil,
or any other birth control pills online, please read all of the
product documentation below. An online prescription is available
from the pharmacy.
Triphasil Information
Here is some general information
about the Triphasil birth control pills.
Important Note
The following information is intended
to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment
of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is
safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare
professional before using this drug.
Warning
Smoking cigarettes while using
this medication increases your chance of having heart problems.
Do not smoke while using this medication. 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).
Uses
This medication is used to prevent
pregnancy or to regulate your menstrual cycle. Certain brands
of birth control pills may be used for treating acne or as a "morning
after" pill for emergency contraception. Consult your doctor or
pharmacist. Use of this medication does not protect you or your
partner against sexually transmitted diseases (e.g., HIV, gonorrhea).
How to Use
Take this medication with food
or immediately after a meal to prevent stomach upset. Try to take
this medication at the same time each day. This may help you to
remember to take it. Learn proper use of your particular brand
of medication. Follow your dosing schedule carefully. Be sure
to ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. Use
a supplemental form of birth control during the first week of
taking this medication since it takes a while to be effective.
Follow your doctor's directions exactly if this drug is being
used as a "morning after" pill.
Side Effects
This medication may cause dizziness,
headache, lightheadedness, stomach upset, bloating, or nausea.
If these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor. Notify
your doctor if you experience: severe depression, groin or calf
pain, sudden severe headache, 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.
Precautions
Before you take this medication,
tell your doctor your entire medical history, including family
medical history, especially: asthma, high blood pressure, kidney
disease, liver heart disease, stroke, history of jaundice (yellowing
skin/eyes) or high blood pressure during pregnancy, excessive
weight gain or fluid retention during menstrual cycle, blood clots,
heart attack, seizures, migraine headaches, breast cancer, high
blood level of cholesterol or lipids (fats), diabetes, depression.
Depending on strength, this drug may cause a patchy, darkening
of the skin on the face (melasma). Higher strengths are more likely
to cause melasma. Sunlight may intensify this darkening and you
may need to avoid prolonged sun exposure and sunlamps. Consult
your doctor regarding use of sunscreens and protective clothing.
It may take a long time for you to become pregnant after you stop
taking birth control pills. Consult your doctor. Do not smoke
cigarettes. Birth-control pills slightly increase your risk of
strokes, blood clots, high blood pressure, heart attacks, gallbladder
disease, vision problems, and liver tumors. Cigarette smoking
(especially 15 or more cigarettes daily) and age (women older
than 35/smokers or 40/nonsmokers years of age) further increase
the risk of stroke, blood clots, high blood pressure and heart
attacks. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of the patient
labeling which explains these risks in more detail. Consult your
doctor for any questions, including possible use in nonsmokers
over 40 years of age. If you are near-sighted or wear contact
lenses, you may develop vision problems. Also, your tolerance
of the lenses may decrease. Contact your eye doctor if these problems
occur. Before having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the
doctor that you take birth control pills. This drug must not be
used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you may
be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. This medication passes
into breast milk. This may affect milk production and may have
harmful effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before
breast-feeding.
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor what prescription
and nonprescription drugs you are taking. Drugs that may decrease
the effectiveness of the pill include: 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. 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.
Overdose
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.
Notes
Do not allow anyone else to take
this medication. Keep all appointments with your doctor and the
laboratory. You should have a complete physical examination, including
blood pressure measurements, breast and pelvic examinations, and
a PAP test (for vaginal cancer), at least once a year. 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.
Missed Dose
Missed dose advice differs and
depends on the brand used, and the number of doses missed. Refer
to the product package information for advice on missed doses.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Storage
Store 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.
