Women take Enpresse in order to prevent pregnancy. Some women also take it to help with acne.
Prescription Enpresse Drug Information
Enpresse Uses?
Enpresse is used to prevent pregnancy or to regulate your menstrual cycle. Certain brands of birth control pills may be used for treating acne or as a "morning after" pill for emergency contraception. Consult your doctor or pharmacist. Use of this medication does not protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted diseases (e.g., HIV, gonorrhea).
Enpresse Directions?
You should take Enpresse with food in your stomach. This will help minimize your chance of an upset stomach. It's best to take this medicine at the same time each day, and this will also help you by making it a habit. Read the instructions that came with your medicine and follow the dosing instructions carefully. If there are any instructions you don't understand, ask your pharmacist or doctor for clarification. The medication is not effective for at least a week, so use supplemental birth control in the meantime. If you are using this as a "morning after" pill, make sure you follow your doctor's instructions carefully.
Enpresse Side Effects?
Enpresse can cause temporary side effects including stomach upset, bloating, dizziness, headache, lightheadedness, or nausea. Mild side effects such as these are temporary, but call your doctor if they are persistent or bother you. Serious side effects should be reported to your doctor, including shortness of breath, lumps in the breast, sudden severe headache, chest pain, weakness or tingling in the arms or legs, severe depression, yellowing of the eyes or skin. Talk to your doctor about any side effects that are not listed above.
Enpresse Warnings?
To ensure that Enpresse is right for you, your doctor needs to know if you have a family or personal medical history of any of the following: breast cancer, history of jaundice (yellowing skin/eyes) or high blood pressure during pregnancy, depression, excessive weight gain or fluid retention during menstrual cycle, kidney disease, diabetes, heart attack, high blood pressure, seizures, asthma, liver heart disease, blood clots, migraine headaches, stroke, or high blood level of cholesterol or lipids (fats). If you take larger doses of Enpresse, you may experience melasma, which is a patchy darkening of the skin. It is aggravated by exposure to sunlight, so limit your time outside or under sun lamps. Always wear sunscreen or protective clothing. Once you stop taking birth control pills, it may take a while to become pregnant. Do not take Enpresse if you are pregnant. The medicine is passed in breast milk, so never take the pill while you are breast-feeding. Cigarette smoking while you are taking the pill may lead to an increased chance of high blood pressure, gallbladder disease, strokes, vision problems, heart attacks, or liver tumors. Please read the information provided with your prescription and ask questions about anything you aren't sure about. Women who wear contacts or are near sighted may experience changes in their vision and should see their eye doctor about any problems. If you know that you are going to have surgery, including dental surgery, make sure your surgeon knows that you are using this drug.
Enpresse Drug Interactions?
When you are talking to your doctor about Enpresse, he or she needs to know all prescription or nonprescription drugs you regularly use. Some products can cause your birth control pills to be less effective. Examples of these drugs include nevirapine, griseofulvin, many antibiotics (e.g., penicillins, macrolides, tetracyclines, sulfas, cephalosporins), St John's wort, modafinil, many seizure medications (e.g., phenytoin, barbiturates, primidone, chloramphenicol, carbamazepine), dapsone, rifamycins (e.g., rifampin), nelfinavir, ritonavir, troglitazone. Discuss alternate forms of birth control with your doctor if you are using any of these drugs. There are other medications that your doctor should be aware of, such as certain benzodiazepines (e.g., diazepam, chlordiazepoxide), thyroid hormone drugs, certain antidepressants (e.g., tricyclics), "blood thinners" (anticoagulants such as warfarin), prednisone-like drugs, beta-blockers (e.g., metoprolol), and insulin. Make sure that any laboratory personnel are aware that you are taking this medication, because it can alter test results, especially thyroid tests. Never begin or stop taking any medication unless your doctor approves.
Enpresse Storage?
Store Enpresse out of the reach of children. It should be kept in a cool, dark place.
NOTE: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before taking the product.
