What is Trinessa?

It is a birth control pill that is prescribed by doctors as an oral contraceptive. It is a generic form of Ortho-Tri-Cyclen.

How Does Trinessa Work?

The drug consists of substances like Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol. These contain a combination of female hormones that stop ovulation or the release of an egg from the ovary (the female reproductive organ). This medicine also gives rise to changes in the uterine lining and cervical mucus, making it more difficult for sperm to get access to the uterus. It also makes it harder for a fertilized egg to bind to the uterus. The effectiveness of Trinessa birth control is thus, quite good in restricting pregnancy.

Trinessa and Acne

Apart from being used as an oral contraceptive, this medicine also works in the treatment of severe cases of acne. Most birth control pills reduce the level of hormones and automatically helps reduce acne. This also holds true for this oral contraceptive pill.

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Trinessa Side Effects

As is the case with any other drug, side effects can arise due to the use of Trinessa. Side effects are usually mild and do not require any treatment in most cases. Even if symptoms arise, they can easily be treated by a healthcare provider.

Some common side effects of Trinessa are

• Vomiting or nausea
• Loss of appetite
• Changes in weight
• Headaches
• Dizziness
• Darkening of facial skin
• Rise of freckles over skin surface
• Nervousness
• Loss of scalp hair
• Tenderness in breast
• Problems related to contact lenses
• Spotting between menstrual periods or Breakthrough bleeding
• Vaginal discharge
• Vaginal itching

However, it is only a few individuals who experience side effects after using this contraceptive pill. Most people are able to tolerate the symptoms. In rare cases, people suffer from more severe side effects. These include discomforting symptoms like

• Abrupt fatigue or numbness, particularly in one side of the body
• Severe mental confusion
• Problems with vision
• Acute headache
• Speech problems
• Abrupt wheezing sensations
• Rapid rate of breathing
• Difficulties in maintaining balance
• Pain and heaviness in chest
• Spreading of pain to the shoulder or arm
• Pain, redness, warmth and inflammation in one or both legs
• Nausea
• Sweating
• Sudden cough that may even exude blood in some cases
• General feeling of malaise
• Inflammation in the hands, feet or ankles
• Symptoms of depression such as fatigue, sleep problems and alterations in mood
• Pain in the upper stomach region
• Jaundice, marked by yellowness of the skin or the eyes
• Development of a mass in the breast
• Change in the pattern or seriousness of headaches, especially in migraine patients.

This medication can cause harm to an unborn baby or even result in birth defects. Women who have delivered only recently should not use this drug. This medicine should not be taken if you are suffering from conditions like

• Acute heart valve disorder
• Unrestrained high blood pressure
• Coronary artery disease
• Circulation problems
• Uterine cancer
• Breast cancer
• Serious migraine headaches
• Liver ailments such as liver cancer
• Abnormal vaginal bleeding

People who have had a history of jaundice resulting from pregnancy or use of birth control pills may also suffer from side effects of Trinessa birth control drug. Individuals with a history of blood clot or stroke should also refrain from using this medicine. This hormonal medicine can enhance the risk of heart attack or stroke, especially if you smoke or are over 35 years of age.

Individuals who are using this medication for the first time require use of other birth control methods such as a Spermicide or condoms.

Does Trinessa Cause Weight Gain?

In some individuals, use of this drug may lead to changes in weight of users. There may either be weight loss or weight gain in individuals using this medicine. In many cases, the weight change is negligible. However, use of this drug can lead to noticeable changes in the body weight of some individuals. Weight gain is common after use of most birth control pills. In many cases, the weight gained by use of Trinessa is around 5lbs and goes away in a few weeks.

Trinessa Overdose

An overdose of this medication can give rise to an emergency condition with discomforting symptoms like vaginal bleeding or acute nausea. You should immediately call an ambulance or get in touch with Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222.

Trinessa Birth Control Instructions

Most individuals who use this pill for the first time are clueless regarding its use. Here are a few tips to help you know how to use this medicine for birth control.

• The drug, which is available in tablet form, should be taken by mouth once every day.
• The medication can be taken with or without food.
• If this drug causes stomach problems and abdominal irritation, you can try having it with food.
• Every pack consists of 28 pills of this drug. Make sure that you take them according to the prescribed order. Start a new pack immediately after you finish a pack. Menstrual period usually starts in individuals during the last seven days of use of this pack.
• You should take it every day and at the same time. Try sticking to a time that is easy to keep, such as before breakfast or going to sleep. Missing pills can enhance the risk of pregnancy. In some cases, you may require use of a backup method of contraception like condoms for a week. Discontinuation of Trinessa will not make it work.

Certain drugs can reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills, which may lead to pregnancy. It is advisable that you consult your doctor before using a new drug for the first time. You should also tell your doctor about all the over-the-counter and prescription medications that you use, including herbal products, minerals and vitamins.

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