Enpresse/

MORE ABOUT ENPRESSE

Enpresse is a hormonal combination prescribed as a birth-control pill or in order to regulate the patient's menstrual cycle. It may also be used for certain other conditions.

Proper Usage

Take exactly as directed. Take with food to prevent stomach upset. Try to take at the same time each day; this may help you to remember to take it. Read leaflet and/or consult your doctor and pharmacist for exact dosing instructions.

Proper Storage

Keep away from sunlight and moisture and out of the reach of children.

Warnings

Before taking Enpresse tell your doctor your complete medical history and family medical history, especially asthma, breast cancer, depression, jaundice or high blood pressure during pregnancy, kidney disease, diabetes, heart attack, high blood pressure, seizures, liver heart disease, excessive weight gain or fluid retention during menstrual cycle, blood clots, migraine headaches, stroke, or high cholesterol/lipid levels. Higher doses of Enpresse may cause dark patching on the skin. To avoid worsening the condition, limit exposure to sun. After finishing prolonged use of hormonal birth control, it may take a long time to get pregnant. Do not take Enpresse if you may be pregnant. If you are or plan to start breast-feeding, consult your doctor about the risks Enpresse use may pose to the nursing infant. There is an increased risk of vision problems, gallbladder disease, strokes, high blood pressure, heart attacks, or liver tumors among those who smoke cigarettes while using Enpresse. Enpresse use may cause weakened vision or intolerance to contact lenses.

Side Effects

Possible side effects of Enpresse are dizziness, headache, bloating, and nausea. Consult your doctor if these effects do not go away with use or if they are especially bothersome. The following more severe side effects are less likely to happen: groin or calf pain, severe depression, sudden severe headache, chest pain, lumps in the breast, weakness or tingling in the arms or legs, shortness of breath, yellowing of the eyes or skin. Consult your doctor as soon as possible if you experience any of these or any other side effect not listed here.

Missed Dose

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Other drug Interactions

Before taking any new drug, tell your doctor about any other drugs you are using, including over-the-counter and natural/herbal products, as well as your complete medical history. Certain drugs will decrease the effectiveness of Enpresse in preventing pregnancy: dapsone, nevirapine, griseofulvin, many antibiotics (e.g., penicillins, macrolides, tetracyclines, sulfas, cephalosporins), modafinil, many seizure medications (e.g., phenytoin, barbiturates, primidone, chloramphenicol, carbamazepine), rifamycins (e.g., rifampin), nelfinavir, ritonavir, St John's wort, troglitazone, and others. Tell your doctor and any medical lab personnel you deal with if you are using benzodiazepines (e.g., diazepam, chlordiazepoxide), prednisone-like drugs, thyroid hormone drugs, beta-blockers (e.g., metoprolol), certain antidepressants (e.g., tricyclics), "blood thinners" (anticoagulants such as warfarin), and insulin.