Portia-28 (Oral)
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when will birth control pill be effective
I have just started taking the pill again. My last period started May 11, 2007 and I started taking the Portia 28 day birth control pills on May 25, 2007. When will the pills be effective or when can i stop using alternate means of contraception. &nbs...;
by Susan Butler in USA, 05/29/2007
side effects/other medications
i am on a depression medication called budeprion for depression will this effect the strength of the portia (oral) or make the effective percentage that portia is less than 99%?
by yvonne, 08/31/2006
Periods not happening
I started taking Portia-28 back in September of 2005, and every since then I have missed or had late period. A couple of months back I didn't have one for a little over a month and when I finally did have it, it lasted for two weeks. Please advise on ...
by Ellena in Arkansas, USA, 05/02/2006
Need to know if two drugs are the same thing
I was prescribed and have been taking Portia 28. the new Rx company switched my medication to Levora 28? I would like to know if these two products are the exact same thing?
by Leanne in Los Angeles County, California, 07/15/2006
the condom broke so now im using birth control pills trying not to get pregnant
Today is Sept. 25, I had sex with my boyfriend last night and the condom broke, so the next day i got Portia birth control pills so that I wouldn't get pregnant. I just need to know if i'm doing this right. Please give me information about thi...
by A in Dickson, TN, 09/25/2006
Portia-28 (Oral) Drug and Prescription Information
Portia-28 (Oral)
Portia-28 (Oral) Medication Classification
LEVONORGESTREL/ETHINYL ESTRADIOL (By mouth)
Portia-28 (Oral) Brandname
Aviane, Trivora-28, Alesse 28, Triphasil-21, Triphasil-28, Levora-28, Tri-Levlen, Nordette-28, Nordette-21, Enpresse-28, Levlite 28, Lessina 28, Levlen, Portia-28, Preven Emergency Contraceptive
Portia-28 (Oral) is used for the Treatment
Ethinyl Estradiol (ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole), Levonorgestrel (LEE-voe-nor-jes-trel) Used to prevent pregnancy. This medicine is an oral contraceptive (birth control pill).
When To Not Use Portia-28 (Oral)
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to levonorgestrel or ethinyl estradiol, or if you are pregnant. Do not use this medicine if you have heart disease or related problems such as angina (chest pain), a blood vessel disorder, problems with your heart valves, or uncontrolled high blood pressure. If you have liver disease, diabetes, unusual vaginal bleeding, or headaches, make sure your doctor knows about these problems before you use this medicine. You should not use this medicine if you have breast cancer, liver cancer, or cancer of the uterus. Do not use this medicine if you have ever had a stroke, problems with blood clots, or jaundice (yellow skin or eyes) caused by pregnancy or birth control pills.
How Should You Use Portia-28 (Oral)
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.
- This medicine comes with patient instructions. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
- The schedule you follow for taking this medicine is different from the schedule for most other birth control pills. You will take active pills for 84 days in a row before you have a menstrual period. Your period will start during the 7 days you are taking the white inactive pills. This different schedule means you will have periods less often (about four times a year).
- Unless your doctor tells you to use a different schedule, start taking this medicine on the first Sunday after your menstrual period starts. If your period starts on a Sunday, start taking this medicine on that day. Then continue taking one pill each day in the order they appear in the package.
- The first time you use Seasonale®, you will need to use a second kind of birth control in addition to Seasonale® for the first seven days. Any time you miss taking your pills for two days or longer, you will need to use a second kind of birth control. Some other kinds of birth control include condoms, a diaphragm, or contraceptive foam or jelly.
- It is best to take your pill at the same time every day. Birth control pills work best when there is no more than 24 hours between doses. It is very important that you take this medicine on schedule every day. If a dose is missed:
- If you miss one active pill, take it as soon as you can. Then take your next pill at the regular time. This means you may take two pills in one day.
- If you miss two active pills, take two pills as soon as you can. Then take two pills on the next day. Then go back to your regular schedule of taking one pill every day. Use another kind of birth control until you have been taking active pills for seven days in a row.
- If you miss three or more active pills, do not take the pills you missed. Go back to taking one pill every day, starting with the pill for the day you remember. For example, you may forget or miss taking your pills on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. If this happens, take your Thursday pill (do not take the three you missed) and continue with your regular schedule. Use another kind of birth control until you have been taking active pills for seven days in a row.
- You could have light bleeding or spotting any time you do not take a pill on schedule. The more pills you miss, the more likely you are to have bleeding.
- If you miss any white inactive pills, throw away the missed pills and go back to your regular schedule.
Proper Portia-28 (Oral) Storage
Store Portia-28 (Oral) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Portia-28 (Oral) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using Portia-28 (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 St. John's wort, rifampin (Rifadin®, Rifamate®), prednisolone, theophylline (Theo-Dur®), temazepam (Restoril®), aspirin, morphine (MS Contin®), clofibrate (Atromid-S®), cyclosporine (Neoral®), seizure medicine (such as felbamate, phenobarbital, Dilantin®, Felbatol®, Tegretol®, Topamax®, Trileptal®), medicines to treat HIV/AIDS (such as Agenerase®, Crixivan®, Invirase®, Norvir®, Viracept®), or antibiotics (such as ampicillin, griseofulvin, tetracycline).
Portia-28 (Oral) Warnings
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are breast feeding, or if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, blood clotting problems, or high cholesterol or triglycerides in your blood. If you have migraine headaches, diabetes, or a history of depression, tell your doctor. People who have kidney disease or liver disease may need a different dose of medicine, so inform your doctor if needed. Make sure your doctor knows if you have breast lumps (nodules) or a family history of breast cancer, or if you have recently been pregnant.
- Very rarely, this medicine can cause serious side effects such as heart attack or stroke. You are much more likely to have these side effects if you smoke cigarettes, are overweight, are over 40 years old, or have certain health problems. Some health problems that might increase your risk of serious side effects are having diabetes, high blood pressure, or a family history of blood clotting problems or high blood cholesterol. Talk with your doctor if you think you might be at risk.
- You might have some light bleeding or spotting when you first start using this medicine. This is usually normal and should not last long. This bleeding is more common in women who use Seasonale® than women who use other kinds of birth control pills. However, if you have heavy bleeding or the bleeding lasts more than seven days in a row, call your doctor's office. You should not have a "normal" menstrual period until you start taking the white inactive pills. The inactive pills are the last seven pills in your package.
- Call your doctor for a pregnancy test if your menstrual period does not start while you are taking the white inactive pills (the last seven pills).
- If you have vomiting or diarrhea, you might need to use another kind of birth control for a few days. Ask your doctor, nurse, or other health caregiver.
- Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect the results of certain medical tests.Also, you may need to stop using this medicine for a few weeks before and after having surgery, or if you will be on bed-rest or otherwise inactive.
- Your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits while you are using this medicine. These check-ups are usually every six months to one year. Be sure to keep all appointments.
- This medicine will not protect you from getting HIV, AIDS, or other sexually transmitted diseases. If this is a concern for you, talk with your doctor.
Portia-28 (Oral) Side Effects
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
- Breast lump
- Changes in vision, or bulging eyeballs
- Depression or other emotional changes
- Heavy vaginal bleeding or missed or late period
- Spotting for more than 7 consecutive days while taking the pink (active) pills
- Pain in your chest, lower leg (calf), or stomach
- Severe or unusual headache
- Sudden chest pain or trouble breathing
- Swelling in your hands, feet, or ankles
- Yellow skin or eyes
- Pain in upper stomach If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
- Breast tenderness
- Nausea, vomiting
- Trouble wearing contact lenses
- Weight gain
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