Tri-Previfem (Oral)

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why does my chest hurt after i started taking this birth contral


I am taking this birth contral it is called tri- previfem and ever since I have been taking it I have had real bad chest pains and I don't know if that is normal or not.. I don't know what I should do does any one know what I should do about it?
by samantha evans in tiro oh, 02/09/2013

Regulation After Stopping the Pill


I had to stop taking my pills when the receptionist in my gyno office forgot to renew my subscription on time. How long will it take for next period to come after i stop taking the pills. I want to start up again but I want to start on day 1 of my per...
by Alexis in Orlando, Florida, 11/24/2012

just a quick question


If i started my birth control the sunday after my period when should it become effective?
by Ashley, 07/13/2011

one more question


I have one more question, there was one day that i forgot to take it so i took it in themorning, if i take it not on time sometimes will it mess me up?
by BRITTANY, 07/29/2007

Switching from Synfase to tri-previfem tablets and wondering about the efftects


I just switched from Synfase (a Norwegian birth control tablet I used to take when I lived there) to tri-previfem (the brand my doctor recommended because of the similar hormones; however, my period is late and I haven't had since since I switched the...
by Ariadna in Hoston, Texas, 02/04/2011

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Tri-Previfem (Oral) Drug and Prescription Information

Tri-Previfem (Oral)

Tri-Previfem (Oral) Medication Classification

ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES (By mouth)

Tri-Previfem (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

Tri-Previfem (Oral) is used for the Treatment

Oral contraceptives are birth control pills.

When To Not Use Tri-Previfem (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 Tri-Previfem (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 Tri-Previfem (Oral) Storage

Store Tri-Previfem (Oral) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Tri-Previfem (Oral) and all medications out of the reach of children.

What To Avoid While Using Tri-Previfem (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.

Tri-Previfem (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.

Tri-Previfem (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