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Desogen
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Desogen
This
medicine is an
estrogen/progestin combination
used to prevent pregnancy. It
may also be used to regulate
the menstrual cycle and for
other conditions as determined
by your doctor.
If you've been
wanting to buy Desogen
online, it's actually easier
and safer than ever before.
You can order
Desogen online from
"no-prescription required"
mail order pharmacies.
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Desogen Information
Generic Name: E: DESOGESTREL (des-oh-JES-trel) and
ETHINYL ESTRADIOL (ETH-in-il ess-tra-DYE-ole)
Common Uses: This medicine is an estrogen/progestin
combination used to prevent pregnancy. It may also
be used to regulate the menstrual cycle and for
other conditions as determined by your doctor.
How to use this Medicine: Follow the directions for
using this medicine provided by your doctor. This
medicine comes with a patient information leaflet.
Read it carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse or
pharmacist any questions that you may have before
using this medicine. THIS MEDICINE MAY BE TAKEN on
an empty stomach or with food. TRY TO TAKE THIS
MEDICINE at the same time every day, not more than
24 hours apart. REMEMBER TO TAKE ALL of the pills in
the pack. Do not skip any doses. STORE THIS MEDICINE
at room temperature, away from heat and light. IF
YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, 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 MORE THAN 1 DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE,
refer to the patient information that came with this
medicine.
Cautions: SMOKING CIGARETTES while using this
medicine may increase your risk of stroke, heart
attack, blood clots, high blood pressure, or other
diseases of the heart and blood vessels. TAKING
CERTAIN ANTIBIOTICS or anticonvulsants while you are
using this medicine may decrease the effectiveness
of this medicine. To prevent pregnancy, use an
additional form of birth control until your next
period. If you have any questions, contact your
doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. IF YOU WEAR CONTACT
LENSES and you develop problems with them, contact
your doctor. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE dark skin
patches on your face. Exposure to the sun may make
these patches darker. If patches develop, use a
sunscreen or protective clothing when exposed to the
sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths. USE OF THIS
MEDICINE WILL NOT PREVENT the spread of sexually
transmitted diseases (STDs). DO NOT USE THIS
MEDICINE if you are pregnant. IF YOU SUSPECT THAT
YOU COULD BE PREGNANT, contact your doctor
immediately. THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED IN BREAST
MILK. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you
are using this medicine, check with your doctor or
pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Possible Side Effects: SIDE EFFECTS, that may go
away during treatment, include nausea, vomiting,
bleeding between menstrual periods, 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
headache, swelling of your fingers or ankles, or
difficulty wearing contact lenses. CONTACT YOUR
DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience sharp or
crushing chest pain; sudden shortness of breath;
sudden leg pain; sudden, severe headache or
vomiting; dizziness or fainting; changes in vision;
numbness of an arm or leg; or severe stomach pain.
If you notice other effects not listed above,
contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. |
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