Errin (Oral)
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Side effects of Errin birth control pills?
I have been taking Errin birth control pills for several months. During this time I have noticed a considerable weight gain. I also feel like I can't get enough sleep. I am constantly tired to the point that it effects my daily activities. I would lik...
by Shellie Berger in New Bern, NC, 11/27/2005
Rash question
I have a question in regards to the errin tablets. I have been taking them for about 4 months. The last couple of months, if my boyfriend and I have sex while I am on my period, he gotten a rash-sort of like pimples on his lower stomach and surroundin...
by Ken & Lisa in South Bend, Indiana, 01/05/2006
Late Period
I have been taking the pills for 2 months and havent gotten my period, i took three preg test, each were neg ...but im not understanding why my period is not comming . I am breastfeeding ...does that make a difference?
by Raeana in NY, 08/01/2006
No Period on Errin
I have been on Errin for 4 months now. The first two months, I had frequent irregular bleeding but also had a period those months. In the past two months I have had no bleeding at all. No breakthrough or period. Currently I am experiencing cramps simi...
by shelly in cleveland, oh, 06/27/2006
Spotting
I have been taking Errin for 3 months. I have had no spotting, EVER! I forgot to take my pill on Sunday, so Monday night I took 2 pills. This is the first time that I have needed to do this. Well, Tuesday morning I started spotting. Is this a side eff...
by Jeanne in Muscatine, IA, 09/27/2006
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Errin (Oral) Drug and Prescription Information
Errin (Oral)
Errin (Oral) Medication Classification
ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES (By mouth)
Errin (Oral) Brandname
Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Yasmin, Aviane, Necon 1/35, Ortho-Novum 7/7/7, Low-Ogestrel 28, Ortho-Cyclen, Femhrt 1/5, Alesse 28, Estrostep Fe, Levora-28, Ovcon 35, Zovia 1/35e, Loestrin Fe 1/20, Sprintec
Errin (Oral) is used for the Treatment
Oral contraceptives are birth control pills.
When To Not Use Errin (Oral)
You should not use oral contraceptives if you have ever had an allergic reaction to them or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You should not use if you have heart disease or have had a blood clot.
How Should You Use Errin (Oral)
Coated Tablet, Tablet
- Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
- You may take this medicine with food to lessen stomach upset.
- Keep your pills in the container you receive from the pharmacy. Take the pills in the order they appear in the container.
- Take your pill at the same time every day. Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it. If a dose is missed:
- If one dose is missed: Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Take 2 tablets if you do not remember until the next day. Ask your health caregiver if you need to USE ANOTHER KIND OF BIRTH CONTROL until your period begins.
- If you miss two doses in a row: Take 2 pills a day for the next 2 days and then go back to taking one a day. Ask your health caregiver if you need to USE ANOTHER KIND OF BIRTH CONTROL until your period begins.
- If you miss 3 doses in a row: Stop taking this month's pills AND USE A DIFFERENT METHOD OF BIRTH CONTROL until your period begins; then start a new cycle of pills.
Proper Errin (Oral) Storage
Store Errin (Oral) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Errin (Oral) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using Errin (Oral)
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using any other medicines, such as antibiotics or epilepsy medicine.
Errin (Oral) Warnings
- Use a different kind of birth control during the first 3 weeks of oral contraceptive use to make sure you are protected from pregnancy.
- Tell your doctor if you have lupus, high blood pressure, epilepsy, asthma, migraine headaches, sugar diabetes, or depressed mood.
- If you smoke while using birth control pills, you increase your risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or blood clot. If you have any questions about the risks in using this medicine, talk to your doctor.
- If you miss two periods in a row, call your doctor for a pregnancy test before you take any more pills.
- You should see your doctor on a regular basis (every 6 months or 1 year) while taking birth control pills.
- It is best to wait 2 or 3 months after stopping birth control pills before you try to get pregnant.
Errin (Oral) Side Effects
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Pain in leg (calf), chest, or groin
- Severe headache, sudden vision changes
- Shortness of breath or trouble breathing
- Lumps in breast
- Yellowing of the skin or eyes If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
- Nausea
- Bloated feeling or weight gain
- Stomach cramps
- Appetite changes
- Breast tenderness or swelling
- Tired feeling that will not go away
- Vaginal itching or discharge
- Contact lens discomfort
- Sensitivity to sunlight
