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Tri-Estarylla Information

Tri-Estarylla (Norgestimate/Ethinyl Estradiol) is used for prevention of pregnancy and to treat moderate acne. Tri-Estarylla is a birth control pill (oral contraceptive) that contains two female sex hormones (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol). It has been shown to be highly effective in preventing pregnancy when taken as prescribed by your doctor. Birth control pills work in two ways i.e., they inhibit the monthly release of an egg by the ovaries, and they change the mucus produced by the cervix. This slows the movement of the sperm through the mucus and through the uterus (womb). Using this medication does not protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted diseases (such as HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia).

Tri-Estarylla Side Effects

The most common side effects of Tri-Estarylla may include weight gain; difficulty wearing contact lenses; vaginal irritation or infections; change in skin pigmentation; insomnia; headache; upset stomach or throwing up; gas; feeling nervous and excitable; stomach pain; bloating; feeling tired or weak; enlarged breasts; tender breasts; period (menstrual) changes. This medicine may cause dark patches of skin on your face. Avoid sun, sunlamps, and tanning beds. Use sunscreen and wear clothing and eyewear that protects you from the sun. Call your doctor right away if you have any of the serious side effects such as:
• Abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting or lump in the abdomen;
• Breast lump;
• Crushing chest pain or heaviness;
• Pain or swelling in the leg;
• Persistent sad mood;
• Sharp pain in the chest, coughing blood, or sudden shortness of breath;
• Sudden partial or complete loss of vision or double vision;
• Sudden severe headache or worsening of headache, vomiting, dizziness, fainting, disturbance of vision or speech, or weakness or numbness in the face, arm or leg;
• Unexpected vaginal bleeding;
• Unusual swelling of the extremities;
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)

Tri-Estarylla Precautions

Do not use Tri-Estarylla if you are allergic to Norgestimate or Ethinyl Estradiol or to any other ingredients in this medication or if you have any other medical problems, especially if you have unusual vaginal bleeding; blood clots in the legs, lungs, eyes, or elsewhere or inflammation of the veins; a stroke, heart attack, or chest pain; persistent high blood pressure; are over the age of 35 and smoke; scheduled for major surgery; prolonged bed rest; loss of vision due to blood vessel disease of the eye; known or suspected cancer of the breast or sex organs; liver tumour associated with the use of the pill or other estrogen-containing products; jaundice or liver disease; diabetes with complications of the kidneys, eyes, nerves, or blood vessels; migraines with visual and/or sensory disturbances; known abnormalities of blood clotting system; inflammation of the pancreas associated with high levels of fatty substance (triglycerides); very high blood cholesterol or triglyceride levels; pregnant or if pregnancy is suspected; you are taking ombitasvir, paritaprevir, ritonavir, with or without dasabuvir for the treatment of Hepatitis C. Before you start taking this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, including if you have a history of breast disease; diabetes; high blood pressure; high cholesterol or triglycerides; are very overweight; cigarette smoking; migraine headaches; heart or kidney disease; epilepsy; depression; fibroid tumors of the uterus; wear contact lenses; pregnant or breast-feeding; inflammatory bowel disease; sickle cell disease; problems with the valves in your heart and/or have an irregular heart rhythm; have had episodes of swelling in body parts such as hands, feet, face, or airway passages; gallbladder or pancreatic disease; history of jaundice or other liver disease; have or have previously had yellow brownish patches on your skin, pigment spots during pregnancy, especially on your face. Tell your doctor about all the medications you take including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements and vitamins. There may be a drug interaction between Tri-Estarylla and other medications. Tell your doctor if you are scheduled for major surgery. You should consult your doctor about stopping the use of Tri-Estarylla four weeks before surgery and not using Tri-Estarylla for a time period after surgery or during bed rest.

Do I need a prescription to order Tri-Estarylla?

Yes, a prescription is required from your physician to order Tri-Estarylla.