| What is Alesse?
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Alesse is an effective means of preventing pregnancy. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Alesse?
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Alesse side effects may include abdominal cramps, acne, appetite changes, bladder infection, bleeding in spots during a menstrual period, bloating, blood clots, breast tenderness or enlargement, cancer of the reproductive organs, cataracts, chest pain, contact lens discomfort, decreased flow of milk when given immediately after birth, depression, difficulty breathing, dizziness, fluid retention, gallbladder disease, growth of face, back, chest, or stomach hair, hair loss, headache, heart attack, high blood pressure, inflammation of the large intestine, kidney trouble, lack of
menstrual periods, liver tumors, lumps in the breast, menstrual pattern changes, migraine, muscle, joint, or leg pain, nausea, nervousness,
pancreatitis, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), secretion of milk, severe allergic reactions, sex drive changes, skin infection, skin rash or discoloration, stomach cramps, stroke, swelling, temporary infertility, unexplained bleeding in the vagina, vaginal inflammation or discharge, vaginal infections (and/or burning and itching), visual disturbances and loss of vision, vomiting, weight gain or loss, worsening of lupus, worsening of
twitches or tics, worsening of varicose veins, yellow skin or whites of eyes. If
the side effects continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. |
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| How is Alesse taken?
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Follow the directions for taking Alesse provided by your doctor. Alesse should be taken daily, no more than 24 hours apart, for the duration of the prescribed cycle of 21 or 28 days. Start the cycle according to package directions. Ideally, you should take your pill at the same time every day to reduce the chance of forgetting a
dose. If you miss a dose take it as soon as you remember, take the next pill at your regular time, and continue taking the rest of the medication cycle. The risk of pregnancy is small if you miss only one combination pill per cycle. If you miss more than one tablet, check your product's patient information for instructions. |
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| Are there any effects of taking Alesse with other medications?
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Some medicines may interact with Alesse. Inform your doctor of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
It is especially important to
check with your doctor before combining Alesse with acetaminophen,
amitriptyline, ampicillin, aspirin, atorvastatin, barbiturates,
carbamazepine, chloramphenicol, clofibrate, clomipramine, cyclosporine,
diazepam, doxepin, fluconazole, glipizide, griseofulvin, HIV protease inhibitor drugs,
imipramine, lorazepam, metoprolol, modafinil, morphine, oxazepam,
penicillin, phenylbutazone, phenytoin, prednisolone, prednisone, primidone,
propranolol, rifabutin, rifampin, st. john's wort, sulfonamides, temazepam,
tetracycline, theophylline, topiramate, troleandomycin, vitamin C, or
warfarin. |
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| How should I store Alesse?
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Store Alesse at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from heat and light. |
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