Triphasil Birth Control Pills

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Triphasil is a birth control pill that contains three different "phases" of pills in each pack. This eMedTV article describes this form of contraception in more detail, explains how it works, and lists some of the potential side effects of Triphasil.

Nausea, acne, and bloating are some of the most commonly reported Triphasil side effects. This eMedTV page lists other possible side effects of Triphasil and explains which side effects are potentially serious and require immediate medical attention.

Triphasil is primarily used for preventing pregnancy, but as this eMedTV page explains, it can also be used off-label for other purposes. Some of the common off-label Triphasil uses include the treatment of acne and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.

There is only one standard Triphasil dosage, regardless of your age, weight, or medical conditions. This eMedTV Web page provides Triphasil dosing guidelines and includes information on what you should do if you miss any doses.

If antibiotics, modafinil, or protease inhibitors are taken with Triphasil, drug interactions may occur. As this eMedTV resource explains, drug interactions with Triphasil can increase your risk of side effects or unintentional pregnancy.

Before using Triphasil, let your doctor know if you have diabetes, depression, or high cholesterol. This eMedTV article lists other Triphasil warnings and precautions, including important information on who should not use this form of birth control.

Nausea, vomiting, and vaginal bleeding are symptoms that may occur with a Triphasil overdose. This page on the eMedTV site further discusses the possible effects of a Triphasil overdose and describes the various treatment options that are available.

Taking Triphasil during pregnancy could potentially cause problems. This part of the eMedTV archives offers more information on Triphasil and pregnancy, and explains why you should stop using birth control pills while you are pregnant.

It is generally not recommended to use Triphasil while breastfeeding. This article from the eMedTV site contains more information about Triphasil and breastfeeding, and describes the problems that may occur if you use Triphasil while breastfeeding.

There are currently two generic Triphasil products available, sold by the names Enpresse and Trivora. This eMedTV resource describes the generic forms of Triphasil in more detail and explains whether they are equivalent to the brand-name version.