Before this time, ovulation or conception resulting from unprotected sex may occur. If you choose to start on the first day of your menstrual cycle, this is considered a Day 1 Start. One blue tablet should be taken each day for 21 days at the same time every 24 hours. The peach tablet should be taken on menstrual cycle days 22 through Prior to the seventh day passing, ovulation and therefore conception are a possibility.
Any side effect that remains for any length of time should be discussed with your doctor. This is why any current medication or health condition must be discussed before starting on this oral contraceptive. Those at the highest risk for complications include women who smoke especially those over 35 or those who have cancer. Women who are breastfeeding, have an upcoming surgery or are pregnant must discuss these things with the prescribing doctor.
In women taking antibiotics, ibuprofen or blood thinners, there may be a potential drug interaction. There are other medications as well that may also have an interaction. These medications are associated with an increased risk for high potassium as well as other complications. This is why all medications over-the-counter and prescription need to be disclosed to the doctor. Depending on what type of pill it is, there are certain actions you can take. If you forget to take a blue pill active then you should take it as soon as you remember, even if it is when you are supposed to take the next day's pill.
If this is the only pill you have missed, there is no need for a backup method of pregnancy prevention. If two blue active pills are missed consecutively during the first or second weeks of the pack, take two pills when you remember and two pills the following day in order to get back on schedule.
A backup form of pregnancy prevention is required for the next 7 days. If you forget to take any blue active pills during the third week of the pack or three or more blue pills in a row any week of your cycle you will need to look at the specific directions included in the pack which will vary slightly depending if you are a Sunday Start or a Day 1 Start.
If any of the peach inactive pills are missed, throw away the one s you forgot to take and continue taking the rest as scheduled. These are simply meant as placeholders so you are not thrown off your schedule.
Like any medication, it is important to keep these tablets out of the reach of children. Although most of the side effects listed below don't happen very often, they could lead to serious problems if you do not seek medical attention.
Stop taking the medication and seek immediate medical attention if any of the following occur:. Some people may experience side effects other than those listed.
Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking this medication. Before you begin taking a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health.
These factors may affect how you should take this medication. Blood clots: All hormonal contraceptives can increase the risk of developing blood clots. Some studies show that birth control pills containing drospirenone have a higher risk of blood clots compared to other birth control pills.
Tell your doctor if you have a history of blood clots or are at risk of developing blood clots. Inform your doctor if you are planning an upcoming surgery or if you will be immobilized or inactive for a prolonged period of time i. If you experience crushing chest pain or heaviness, pain in the calf, sudden shortness of breath, vision or speech changes, sudden severe headache, weakness or numbness in an arm or leg, or are coughing blood, get immediate medical attention as these symptoms could indicate a possible blood clot.
Blood pressure: This medication may increase blood pressure, increasing the risks of other heart problems. If you have high blood pressure, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed. You may need to visit your doctor more frequently to have your blood pressure checked while using this medication.
Occasionally, high blood pressure that develops with the use of hormone contraceptives may require stopping this medication. Cigarette smoking and heart disease: Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious heart disease and death.
Birth control pills also increase this risk, particularly as a woman gets older. Women over 35 years of age who are heavy smokers more than 15 cigarettes per day should not use the birth control pill. All women are urged not to smoke while taking this medication. Other factors that increase your risk of heart disease include diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, or a family history of these conditions. It is unclear whether taking the birth control pill increases this risk.
For women who have a low risk of heart disease and do not smoke, the benefits of using low-dose birth control pills outweigh the possible risks of heart disease, regardless of age. These women may continue to use birth control pills up to the age of menopause. Depression: This medication, like other birth control medications, may contribute to feelings of depression.
If you have a history of depression or other emotional problems, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed. Women with a history of depression or other emotional problems may be more likely to have a recurrence while taking oral birth control medications.
Diabetes: If you have diabetes or a family history of diabetes, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
If you have diabetes, it may be necessary to test your blood sugar more often to detect any worsening of blood sugar control after starting birth control pills.
Epilepsy: Women with a history of epileptic seizures should speak to their doctor about the possibility of this medication increasing the numbers of epileptic seizures she may experience.
Electrolytes: This medication contains progesterone drospirenone, which may increase potassium levels in women who are at high risk for this condition. Women with reduced kidney or liver function or inadequate production of adrenal hormones are at increased risk.
Women who receive other medications that can increase their potassium should have their potassium levels checked by their doctor when they first start this medication. Some of these medications include potassium supplements, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin-II receptor antagonists e. Eye problems: Women who are taking birth control pills may experience fluid buildup in the cornea of the eye, which may cause vision changes.
This fluid buildup may also mean that your contact lenses may not fit as well as they used to, especially if you have hard contact lenses. Soft contact lenses usually do not cause problems. If your contact lenses feel uncomfortable, talk to your eye doctor. Fibroid tumours: This medication may worsen fibroid tumours noncancerous growths in the uterus , causing sudden enlargement, pain, or tenderness.
If you notice these effects, contact your doctor. Gallbladder problems: The use of hormonal contraceptives increases the risk of gallbladder problems. If you experience symptoms of gallbladder problems, such as severe stomach or back between the shoulder blades pain, nausea or vomiting, contact your doctor.
Kidney disease: If you have kidney disease, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed. You may need to have regular blood tests while taking this medication.
Liver disease: Although uncommon, the use of hormonal contraceptives has been associated with liver problems. See your doctor as soon as possible if you develop signs of liver problems such as yellow eyes or skin, abdominal pain, dark urine, pale stools, or itchy skin.
Migraine and headache: Women with migraines should discuss with their doctor how this medication may affect their medical condition and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Tell your doctor if you notice the development of worsening migraine headaches or new types of headaches that are recurrent, persistent, or severe. Regular checkups: You should visit your doctor yearly for a physical examination and follow-up while you are taking this medication. Return to fertility: After stopping birth control therapy, you should delay pregnancy until at least one normal spontaneous menstrual cycle has occurred in order to date the pregnancy.
An alternative birth control method should be used during this time. If you do not menstruate for 6 months or more after stopping birth control pills, notify your doctor. Risk of cancer: The use of hormone contraceptives may increase the risk of breast and cervical cancer in women before menopause around age If you have been using hormone contraceptives for a long time more than 8 years , started using them at an early age, or have a family history of cancer mother or sister , you may be at an increased risk of developing cancer.
Talk to your doctor about whether any special monitoring is needed. If you are taking birth control pills, you should learn how to do a breast self-exam. Notify your doctor anytime you detect a lump. In a few women, the use of birth control pills may speed up the growth of a breast cancer that has not yet been diagnosed. A yearly clinical breast examination is also recommended because, if breast cancer should develop, medications that contain estrogen may cause the cancer to grow quickly.
It is recommended that latex condoms be used in combination with this medication to protect against these infections. Pregnancy: This medication should not be used during pregnancy.
If you become pregnant while taking this medication, or think that you may be pregnant, contact your doctor as soon as possible. Breast-feeding: The hormones in this medication pass into breast milk. These hormones may reduce the quantity and quality of the breast milk. Breast-feeding women should use another form of birth control until they are no longer breast-feeding. Talk to your doctor about your options.
Children: The safety and effectiveness of using this medication have not been established for children less than 16 years of age. If you are taking any of these medications, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:.
An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed.
Medications other than those listed above may interact with this medication. Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter non-prescription , and herbal medications you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take.
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