Tri-Previfem (Oral)
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just a question
i have been taking bc for about 2 weeks now, andi was just wondering how long in actually took for it to be working and in my body.
by brittanyy in north carolina, 07/29/2007
Vomiting affect birth control?
If I threw up on a Wednesday morning while on the pill (the pill made me nauseous at first) will that affect the effectiveness of the birth control afterwards? I haven't felt nauseous since then. I had sex the following Saturday and Sunday. Am I at ri...
by Angel in Florida, 12/06/2010
Morning after pill
How many Tri-Previfem pills would be equivalent to the morning after pill?
by C, 01/15/2008
Skipping my period
I am going on a scuba-diving trip the week that I am supposed to have my period. I am not on the pill for birth-control, I was originally put on it by my doctor to regulate my period. I am very nervous about bleeding in the water, especially where the...
by Ginny in Andover, MA, 01/14/2008
Switching birth control pills
My doctor just switched my birth control pills without tellign em about it first. I was on Ortho Tricyclin and now I realize my new prescription is Tri-Previfem. I know some women do infact become pregnant if they have sex after they have switched the...
by Corrine in New Jersey, 01/16/2006
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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
