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Seasonale Directions
Follow the directions for using Seasonale provided by your doctor. Seasonale
COMES with a patient information leaflet. Read it carefully. Ask your
doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have before using
Seasonale. BEGIN TAKING Seasonale on the first Sunday following the start of
your period, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. If your period begins
on a Sunday, begin taking Seasonale on that day. TRY TO TAKE Seasonale at
the same time every day, not more than 24 hours apart. After taking the last
pill in the pack, start taking the first pill from a new pack the very next
day. STORE Seasonale at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and
25 degrees C), away from heat and light. For Seasonale to be effective it
must be taken every day. Do not skip doses. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF Seasonale,
take it as soon as you remember. Take your next dose at the regular time.
This means you may take 2 doses on the same day. IF YOU MISS 2 active pills
in a row, take 2 pills on the day you remember, and 2 pills the next day.
Then return to your regular dosing schedule. You must use another form of
birth control as a back-up (such as condoms or spermicide) for 7 days if you
miss 2 pills in a row. If you miss 3 or more active pills in a row, leave
the missed pills in the pack. Keep taking 1 pill every day until you have
completed the pack. You must use another form of birth control as a back-up
for 7 days. If you miss taking any of the inactive pills, throw them away.
Finish the rest of the pills in the pack on schedule. You do not need a
back-up method of birth control if you miss any of the inactive pills. If
you have any questions, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Seasonale Side Effects
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include nausea, vomiting,
bleeding between menstrual periods, vaginal discomfort or irritation,
increased vaginal discharge, breast tenderness, or weight change. If they
continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience persistent or recurrent abnormal
vaginal bleeding, dark patches on the skin or face, swelling of fingers or
ankles, mental or mood changes such as depression, headache, or difficulty
wearing contact lenses. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience
calf/leg pain or swelling, trouble breathing or shortness of breath, chest
pain, one-sided weakness, slurred speech, confusion, lumps in the breast,
sudden severe headache, dizziness or fainting, sharp or crushing chest pain,
sudden shortness of breath, coughing up blood, dark urine, yellowing skin or
eyes, changes in vision, numbness of an arm or leg, or severe stomach pain.
AN ALLERGIC REACTION to Seasonale is unlikely, but seek immediate medical
attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash,
itching, swelling, dizziness, or trouble breathing. If you notice other
effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Seasonale Precautions
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include nausea, vomiting,
bleeding between menstrual periods, vaginal discomfort or irritation,
increased vaginal discharge, breast tenderness, or weight change. If they
continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience persistent or recurrent abnormal
vaginal bleeding, dark patches on the skin or face, swelling of fingers or
ankles, mental or mood changes such as depression, headache, or difficulty
wearing contact lenses. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience
calf/leg pain or swelling, trouble breathing or shortness of breath, chest
pain, one-sided weakness, slurred speech, confusion, lumps in the breast,
sudden severe headache, dizziness or fainting, sharp or crushing chest pain,
sudden shortness of breath, coughing up blood, dark urine, yellowing skin or
eyes, changes in vision, numbness of an arm or leg, or severe stomach pain.
AN ALLERGIC REACTION to Seasonale is unlikely, but seek immediate medical
attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash,
itching, swelling, dizziness, or trouble breathing. If you notice other
effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Drug Interactions with Seasonale
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may
use, especially: anti-seizure medicine (e.g., carbamazepine, felbamate,
Phenobarbital, phenytoin, topiramate), certain antibiotics (e.g., ampicillin,
erythromycin), HIV protease inhibitors (e.g., indinavir, ritonavir),
phenylbutazone, griseofulvin, atorvastatin, azole antifungal (e.g.,
itraconazole, ketoconazole), rifampin, St John's wart, cyclosporine,
temazepam, prednisolone, morphine, theophylline, ascorbic acid (vitamin C),
acetaminophen, aspirin, clofibric acid, modafinil, troglitazone. This
product can affect the results of certain lab tests (e.g., blood tests such
as glucose, clotting factors, or thyroid). Make sure laboratory personnel
and your doctors know you use Seasonale. Do not start or stop any medicine
without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Seasonale Notes
Seasonale DOES NOT protect you against sexually transmittable diseases. If
in doubt, use a condom. Do not share Seasonale with others. Keep all
appointments with your doctor and when having laboratory tests performed.
You should have a complete physical exam including blood pressure, breast
exams, pelvic exams, and PAP smears at least once a year.
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