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Alternate Names:Select 1/35 Birth Control (ethinyl estradiol/ norethindrone)
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What is Select 1/35 Birth Control (ethinyl estradiol/ norethindrone) used for? |
Select 1/35 Birth Control (ethinyl estradiol/ norethindrone) is a contraceptive and is used to prevent pregnancy.
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When should Select 1/35 Birth Control (ethinyl estradiol/ norethindrone) not be taken?
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Do not take Select 1/35 Birth Control (ethinyl estradiol/ norethindrone) if you are allergic to any ingredient in Select 1/35 Birth Control (ethinyl estradiol/ norethindrone) or to similar medications. |
What precautions should I follow when taking Select 1/35 Birth Control (ethinyl estradiol/ norethindrone) ?
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Before using Select 1/35 Birth Control (ethinyl estradiol/ norethindrone), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, plan on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking or planning to take any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have any other medical condition if you have high blood pressure |
What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Select 1/35 Birth Control (ethinyl estradiol/ norethindrone)?
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If you miss any of the last seven (inactive) tablets of a twenty-eight-day cycle, there is no danger of pregnancy. However, the first tablet (active) of the next month's cycle must be taken on the regularly scheduled day, in spite of any missed doses, if pregnancy is to be avoided. The active and inactive tablets are colored differently for your convenience. |
What are the side effects of Select 1/35 Birth Control (ethinyl estradiol/ norethindrone)?
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Most severe: Abdominal cramping or bloating; acne (usually less common after first 3 months and may improve if acne already exists); breast pain, tenderness, or swelling; dizziness; nausea; swelling of ankles and feet; unusual tiredness or weakness; vomiting, brown, blotchy spots on exposed skin; gain or loss of body or facial hair; increased or decreased interest in sexual intercourse; increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight; weight gain or loss
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Most common: Changes in the uterine bleeding pattern at menses or between menses, such as decreased bleeding at menses, breakthrough bleeding or spotting between periods, prolonged bleeding at menses, complete stopping of menstrual bleeding that occurs over several months in a row, or stopping of menstrual bleeding that only occurs sometimes, headaches or migraines (although headaches may lessen in many users, in others, they may increase in number or become worse); increased blood pressure; vaginal infection with vaginal itching or irritation, or thick, white, or curd-like discharge
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Other: Abdominal or stomach pain (sudden, severe, or continuing); coughing up blood; headache (severe or sudden); loss of coordination (sudden); loss of vision or change in vision (sudden); pains in chest, groin, or leg (especially in calf of leg); shortn
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How should I take Select 1/35 Birth Control (ethinyl estradiol/ norethindrone)?
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How much medicine you take and how often you take it depend on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of Select 1/35 Birth Control (ethinyl estradiol/ norethindrone) you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Do not stop taking Select 1/35 Birth Control (ethinyl estradiol/ norethindrone) without checking with your health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking Select 1/35 Birth Control (ethinyl estradiol/ norethindrone). Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider or pharmacist.
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How should Select 1/35 Birth Control (ethinyl estradiol/ norethindrone) be stored?
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Store Select 1/35 Birth Control (ethinyl estradiol/ norethindrone) at room temperature in a cool dry place, protect from heat and light. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children and pets. |
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| If you have any questions about Select 1/35 Birth Control (ethinyl estradiol/ norethindrone), please talk with your Health care provider, pharmacist, or health care provider. Select 1/35 Birth Control (ethinyl estradiol/ norethindrone) is only to be used by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not give it to others. This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about Select 1/35 Birth Control (ethinyl estradiol/ norethindrone). If you have any questions about Select 1/35 Birth Control (ethinyl estradiol/ norethindrone), ask your Health care provider, pharmacist, or health care provider. Med Facts ? © Facts and Comparisons 2000 Untitled Document Authentication Username Password Login Register
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