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Online Alesse prescription drugs pharmacy
 Alesse Oral contraceptives are known also as the Pill, OCs,
BCs, BC tablets, or birth control pills. This medicine usually contains two
types of hormones, estrogens (ES-troh-jenz ) and progestins (proh-JES-tins)
and, when taken properly, prevents pregnancy. It works by stopping a woman's
egg from fully developing each month. The egg can no longer accept a sperm
and fertilization is prevented. Although oral contraceptives have other
effects that help prevent a pregnancy from occurring, this is the main
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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.
Drug Uses
This medicine does not protect against any sexually transmitted diseases.
Alesse is used for patients who want to prevent pregnancy.
General Information
Smoking increases the risk of serious
cardiovascular side effects from oral contraceptive use. This risk increases
with age and with the amount of smoking and is quite marked in women over 35
years of age. Woman who use oral contraceptives should not smoke.
How Alesse Drug Works
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about when to start. There may be some
variation from product to product. For Alesse medication to be effective it
should be taken regularly.
How Taken
Alesse medicine is taken orally with water and can be taken with food if stomach
upset occurs. To be effective, this medicine must be taken daily and
continuously.
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Possible Side Effects
Side effects that have been reported with Alesse medicine include: headache
blood clots water retention breast tenderness nausea If you experience other
bothersome side effects, contact your health care provider.
Warnings/Precautions
Patients who have had breast cancer, or undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding
should NOT use Alesse medication. The risk of cardiovascular side effects
increases in women over 35 who smoke cigarettes. Let your doctor know your
complete medical history before taking this medicine. People with certain
health conditions should not take Alesse medicine.
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Overdose
Overdosage may cause nausea and withdrawal bleeding in females. In case of
overdosage, seek medical attention. For non emergencies, contact your local or
regional poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.
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Drug Interactions
Several medications reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills and should
be used with caution. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any
of the following: seizure medications antibiotics warfarin 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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