Drug Uses of Alesse

Alesse is a birth control pill that is widely used in the USA. Currently Alesse pills are among the most effective birth control methods, as it is 99% effective if these birth control pills are taken as prescribed. Alesse pills contain natural hormones that are the main active elements of these birth control pills. Alesse pills act by preventing ovary from releasing an egg. Alesse also works by preventing a man’s sperm from entering the uterus. If you buy Alesse and start taking these birth control pills as prescribed by your doctor, you will be able to enjoy the intimacy with your partner whenever and wherever you want.

How Alesse Is Taken

Alesse pills come in a pack of 28 pills. Alesse pills must be taken daily as prescribed by your doctor. It is recommended that you take Alesse pills at the same time every day. You must take 21 active pink pills during 21 consecutive days and then 7 light-green inert pills for 7consecutive days according to your schedule.
Sunday Start
The first active Alesse pill must be taken on the first Sunday after your period begins. Active pink Alesse pills must be taken daily for 21 consecutive days. The next Alesse pill must be taken not later than in 24 hours after the last pill was. It is recommended that you take Alesse pills at the same time every day. You can try to take these birth control pills at the time of other daily routines or after evening meal or at bedtime. Taking Alesse pills before you go to sleep will help you to prevent headaches and nausea that can be caused by hormones in Alessel. After you have finished taking active Alesse pills, you must start taking inert ones. Light-green Alesse tablets must be taken for 7 days every day at the same time when you were taking the active pills. These Alesse pills are just the reminder pills and they do not contain any active elements, but they help you to stick to your schedule. After the whole pack of Alesse birth control pills has run out you need to start the next one. You must start the next pack of Alesse the same day that you have started the previous one. During the first 7 days when you are taking Alesse birth control pills you must use back-up birth control methods. You can be sure that you will be protected against pregnancy after you have been taking Alesse pills for 7 days.
Day 1 Start
You must take the first pink Alesse pill on the first day of menstruation. The pink Alesse pill must be taken not later than 24 hours after the onset of the period. Active Alesse birth control pills must be taken for 21 consecutive days. It is preferred to take these birth control pills at the same time every day. You can create a habit of taking these pills after the evening meal or at bed time. As any hormonal birth control pills Alesse can make you feel dizzy, experience nausea or headaches. Taking Alesse before you go to sleep can help you to prevent these uncomfortable symptoms. After all active Alesse pills have been finished you must start taking inert light-green ones. These pills must be taken for 7 consecutive days. The inert Alesse pills are just the reminder pills that contain no hormones or other active elements. The inert pills will keep you on your regular cycle. If you have started Alesse pills within 24 hours after your period has started, then you do not need any back-up birth control methods. Start a new pack of your birth control the next day after you have taken the last inert Alesse pill of the previous pack.
You must consult your doctor before you start or buy Alesse. Only your doctor can prescribe you these birth control pills and can monitor you while you are taking these birth control pills. You can consult your doctor about what back-up birth control methods you can use if you have missed Alesse pill or if you have not started taking these pills on the first day of your menstruation cycle. If you are unsure whether you can take Alesse or not, consult your doctor before you buy Alesse birth control pills to avoid any possible bad consequences to your health.

Warnings/Precautions of Alesse

You must tell your doctor if you have any serious diseases before you start taking Alesse. You cannot take or buy Alesse pills if you have not consulted your doctor. You must tell your doctor if you have angina, high blood pressure or heart disease. Before taking these birth control pills you must tell your physician if you have had a stroke, if you have breast, uterine or another hormone-related type of cancer, if you have a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder or if you are suffering from kidney or liver disease. If you have had jaundice when taking another birth control pill, then you must also notify your doctor about it before he/she prescribes Alesse birth control pills. You must also be cautious if you have undiagnosed, abnormal vaginal bleeding, migraines, asthma or history of seizures or epilepsy.
If you have any of the mentioned above conditions you might be not able to take these birth control pills or you might need special monitoring by your doctor while taking Alesse pills. Do not buy Alesse pills if you are unsure whether you can take these birth control pills or not.
Alesse pills belong to the FDA category X. Birth control pills from this category might cause birth defects or changes in an unborn child. As Alesse pills contain hormones they can cause hormonal changes in your body during pregnancy that will harm your child. You must not take or buy Alesse pills if you are pregnant or if you suppose that you might be pregnant.
You must talk to your doctor before you start or buy Alesse pills if you are breast-feeding a child. Hormones of these birth control pills pass into the milk and can affect your child or reduce milk production. Talk to your doctor first before you buy Alesse pills if you are unsure whether you can take these birth control pills or not.

If Alesse Dose Has Been Missed

Alesse pills will not be completely effective if you skip your prescribed dosage. It is recommended to use a back-up birth control method if you have skipped your prescribed dosage, especially if you have missed the first several pills or the last ones.
If 1 pink active Alesse pill has been missed:
1. You must take the missed Alesse pill as soon as you have remembered about it. The next Alesse pill must be taken at a regular time. You can take two Alesse pills at one time to make up for the missed one.
2. You must use nonhormonal back-up birth control methods during 7 days after you have missed Alesse pill. You can become pregnant if you have sex in 7 days after the Alesse pill has been skipped.
If 2 active pink pills have been missed in a row during Week 1 or Week 2 of your cycle:
1. You must take two active pills on the day when you remember about the missed pill. You must also take two active pills the next day. After that you must return to your regular schedule and continue taking 1 Alesse pill every day.
2. You must use back-up birth control methods (like condoms and/or spermicide) if you have sex in 7 days after your dosage of Allese has been skipped. Alesse cannot be considered an effective birth control method in the 7 days period after these birth control pills have been missed.
If 2 pink active pills have been missed in a row during Week 3 of your cycle:
1. If you are a Day 1 Starter, then you must throw away the rest of the Alesse pack and start the new pack that same day. If you are a Sunday Starter, then you must continue taking 1 pill every day till Sunday. On Sunday you must throw away the rest of the pack and start a new pack of pills.
2. It is possible that you will not have your period this month, but it is expected. But if you do not have your period for two months in a row you must call your doctor as you might be pregnant.
3. You can become pregnant if you have sex in 7 days after you have missed your birth control pills. It is recommended to use back-up birth control methods during these 7 days.
If 3 pink active pills have been missed in a row during the first three weeks of your cycle:
1. If you are a Day 1 Starter, then you must throw away the rest of the Alesse pack and start the new pack that same day. If you are a Sunday Starter, then you must continue taking 1 pill every day till Sunday. On Sunday you must throw away the rest of the pack and start a new pack of Alesse pills.
2. It is possible that you will not have your period this month, but it is expected. But if you do not have your period for two months in a row you must call your doctor as you might be pregnant.
3. You can become pregnant if you have sex in 7 days after you have missed your birth control pill dosage. It is recommended to use back-up birth control methods during these 7 days.
If light-green (reminder) Alesse pills have been missed during Week 4:
You must throw away the pills that you have missed and continue taking one Alesse pill every day until your Alesse pack is empty. You do not need any back-up birth control methods.
If you are unsure what to do after you have missed Alesse pills, then you must continue taking one Alesse pill every day according to your schedule until you can reach your doctor. You must use a back-up birth control method until you have not consulted your health-care provider.

Possible Side Effects of Alesse

Some women who are taking Alesse pills might have vaginal bleeding. Vaginal bleeding can differ from slight spotting to a flow that is almost like your regular menstruation. If this bleeding lasts for more than several days or if you suffer from it for several months in a row then you must consult your doctor. You must continue taking Alesse pills even if you have vaginal bleeding, as usually it is not harmful to your health. This bleeding must stop after your body gets used to Alesse birth control pills.
Alesse pills can cause fluid retention in some patients. Fluid retention is accompanied with the swelling of fingers, lips, face, legs. Talk to your doctor if you are suffering from fluid retention caused by Alesse pills.
Alesse pills can cause melasma. Melasma is a spotty darkening of your skin that usually occurs on the face. This side effect is not dangerous for your health, but if you are suffering from it you must consult your doctor immediately.
If you are wearing contact lenses, then you must be especially cautious when taking Alesse. Some patients were known to have problems with their vision and they were not able to wear contact lenses while they were taking Alesse pills. Consult your health-care provider on this issue.
Alesse pills can also cause some other side effects. These side effects include nausea, loss of scalp hair, breast tenderness, nervousness, change in appetite, depression, dizziness, vaginal infections, headache, inflammation of the pancreas, rash, and allergic reactions. If you feel uncomfortable when taking Alesse birth control pills or experience any of the mentioned above conditions, then you must talk to your doctor and ask him/her for further assistance.

Storage of Alesse Pills

Alesse pills must be stored in a dry place that cannot be reached by children. Alesse pills must be stored at room temperature of 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)

Overdose of Alesse

An overdose of Alesse can cause nausea, vomiting and drowsiness/fatigue in women and children. Alesse can also cause withdrawal bleeding in female. If you suspect that you have overdosed on Alesse pills, then you must call your doctor immediately. However, no serious side effects or results have been observed in patients after the overdose of Alesse pills.

More Information about Alesse Pills

You are urged to pass a full physical examination before your doctor gives you a prescription for Alesse birth control pills. You should also give your health-care provider a complete family and medical history report. In some cases your doctor might postpone your physical examination to another time if you request it and if your doctor considers that it is appropriate for you to pass it later. You must be reexamined at least once a year and you must visit your health-care provider regularly as this is the time when your doctor can determine if there are early signs of side effects of Alesse birth control pills.
You must use Alesse pills only after these birth control pills have been prescribed to you. You can not use Alesse for any other purposes other than the ones for which they have been prescribed. You can not give your birth control pills to anybody else, as these pills have been prescribed only for you.
It is recommended that you do not smoke while you are taking Alesse pills. Smoking increases the risk of stroke, heart attack or blood clot formation.

Disclaimer

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