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| Prescription Seasonale Drug Information |
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Seasonale Uses? |
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The prescription Seasonale was approved by the FDA to prevent pregnancy and limit periods to four times a year. |
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Seasonale Directions? |
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When you are ready to begin taking Seasonale, take the first pink pill on the first Sunday after your period begins. If your period begins on a Sunday, take the first pill that day. Continue to take one pink pill per day for 84 days. After taking all of the pink pills, you will take seven white pills. These are inactive, and you will have your period during this week. |
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Seasonale Side Effects? |
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Taking Seasonale may cause side effects. Blood clots, heart attack, and stroke are possible, and the risks are much higher among cigarettes smokers or women over 35 years old. Taking oral contraceptives will not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases. |
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Seasonale Warnings? |
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Seasonale is in FDA’s pregnancy category X. The prescription causes birth defects in unborn children because of the hormonal changes it produces in the mother. Women who are pregnant or believe they might be pregnant should not take Seasonale. |
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Seasonale Drug Interactions? |
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Seasonale does not provide protection from sexually transmitted diseases--including HIV and AIDS. Using a condom is the only way to protect yourself from these diseases. Avoid smoking cigarettes while taking Seasonale. Smoking greatly increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and blood clot formation. |
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Seasonale Missed Dose? |
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If while taking Seasonale you forget to take a dose, take the medication as soon as you remember. Your next dose should then be taken at its regularly scheduled time. You can take more than one pill in a day using this plan.
If you forgot two doses, take both when you remember. You may also take three pills at your next scheduled dose, or take two pills each at your next two scheduled doses. You are more likely to ovulate, so you should take extra precautions and use another form of birth control for seven days.
If you forgot three doses, you must ignore the pills you missed and pick up on the dose for the current day. You might have a period during the next week. You should then continue to use another form of birth control until you have taken seven pills.
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Seasonale Storage? |
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Keep Seasonale out of sunlight and away from moisture. Make sure the medication is out of reach of children. |
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Anything Else I Should Know About Seasonale? |
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NOTE: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before taking the product.
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