MonoNessa (Oral)
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can mononessa cause bad break outs ?
I have just recentley started taking mononessa at the beginning of this month . So I've been on it about 3 weeks now ,since I have started it , my face has broken out with severly bad acne and I have never had acne before maybe a few pimples but nothi...
by erica in usa, 06/18/2010
period
i havent started mononessa yet but i want to. i was wondering if it prevents my period every month because i really dont want to be on it when christmas comes.
by kayla in oklahoma, 11/24/2010
Taking MonoNessa
Hello, My daughter was prescribed MonoNessa 28. We have unfortunately discarded the directions. Today is Sunday, and she started her period today. Should she take her first dose today, or wait until next Sunday?? Thanks very much in ...
by Linda in Camp Hill, PA, 09/03/2006
Spotting with MonoNessa
I began taking MonoNessa about a month and a half ago in order to regulate my menstrual cycle. It seemed to be working well, however, 6 or so days ago i began spotting with days of heavier bleeding. It is not my time of normal menstruation. Is this no...
by ON in Missoula, MT, 04/22/2007
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MonoNessa (Oral) Drug and Prescription Information
MonoNessa (Oral)
MonoNessa (Oral) Medication Classification
ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES (By mouth)
MonoNessa (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
MonoNessa (Oral) is used for the Treatment
Oral contraceptives are birth control pills.
When To Not Use MonoNessa (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 MonoNessa (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 MonoNessa (Oral) Storage
Store MonoNessa (Oral) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep MonoNessa (Oral) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using MonoNessa (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.
MonoNessa (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.
MonoNessa (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
