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Triphasil

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Triphasil is a three phase contraceptive which is a kind of oral contraceptive (women's health and pregnancy drug).

Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this

24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Drug Class

Three phase contraceptive

Brands

Tri levlen • Levlen • Nordette • Levora • Jolessa • Altavera • Amethia • Amethia lo • Amethyst • Aviane • Camrese • Enpresse • Introvale • Lessina • Loseasonique • Lutera • Lybrel • Marlissa • Myzilra • Orsythia • Portia • Quasense • Seasonale • Seasonique • Sronyx • Camrese lo

Generic Drug

Ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel

Side Effects

Common

Abdominal pain
Headache
Breast pain
Emotional instability
Mask of pregnancy
Weight changes
Emotional problems

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A 29-year old female asked:

Does Stresam interfere with Triphasil?

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A 32-year old female asked:

Hi. Iv been on Yaz for 2 years now. Is it safe to switch from Yaz to triphasil? Back to back?

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A 21-year old female asked:

I want to stop using Triphasil. Is it necessary to go to the dr for a check up or something? What can I do?

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A 41-year old asked:

Im on contraception pills (triphasil) and ovulate, is this normal?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 25-year old male asked:

Good day Where do you start drinking Triphasil contraception pills?

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A 31-year old male asked:

Hi, my gf started using triphasil(1month). its the first time on this. she hast been feeling well lately. a dr didnt subscribe it to her. she went to the chemist to ask about contraceptives, and they said she must use this. must she see a Dr?

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A 53-year old female asked:

Taking Yaz/Vestura for 2 weeks for perimenopause. Mood is better but makes me nauseous.In my 30s I took Triphasil-would this work for perimenopause?

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A 28-year old female asked:

Will Trepiline interfere with my birth control, Triphasil?

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A 51-year old female asked:

Which colour pill must I take in the triphasil pack to stop my period?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 50-year old asked:

How long does it take for a triphasil (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) to work?

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A 48-year old asked:

How long does triphasil (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) take to become effective?

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A 40-year old asked:

How much time does triphasil (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) take to get in your system?

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A 29-year old female asked:

Can I skip my periods after changing from Triphasil to Yaz? Changed end April and nothing since.

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 29-year old asked:

I accidentlly took two of my triphasil (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) pills on the same day. Problem?

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A 44-year old asked:

Could taking two of my triphasil (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) pills on the same day cause an overdose?

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A 28-year old female asked:

Good day, Can I get a prescription for Triphasil through this app or do I need to go to a doctor directly? Thank you. Have a lovely day further.

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 32-year old asked:

Im on birth control pills (triphasil) and think I ovulate, is this normal?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 40-year old asked:

Triphasil (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) does not have red pills. How am I supposed to take them?

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A 23-year old female asked:

I took triphasil (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) a day earlier(the day before bleeding) how do I go back to the normal day schedule?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 22-year old female asked:

Hi All Is it normal to have severe period pains a week before your period is due. I am on Triphasil and was on a antibiotic as well. Pain lasted 2days?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 27-year old female asked:

I'm not on periods & I'm not even expecting them soon, I want to start taking my Triphasil contraceptive pills, which one should I start with & after how long does it starts being effective?

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A 29-year old female asked:

I used triphasil & started bleeding a week after my periods. I'm on my 8th day of bleeding & stopped using the triphasil on the 6th day to see if it would stop but nothing as yet, should I see a Dr.. I know it is a side effect of the pill?

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A 30-year old female asked:

Im 30 yrs of age,i have 2 children aged 8 and 10,i have been using triphasil from 2013 as prevention for pregnancy,so I stopped using it 2018 january because I want to have another child,but im struggling to conceive ,what can I do or use ?

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A 33-year old asked:

I am on triphasil (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) and I take lecithin, will it affect the pill?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 21-year old female asked:

I'm on Triphasil birth control pills so is it safe for me to drink multi fibre heralife drink, wouldn't it interfer with the pills?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 53-year old female asked:

Is it okay to switch from Yaz generic Vestura to Triphasil generic Trivora mid cycle for perimenopause? I read conflicting answers but feel nauseous.

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 27-year old female asked:

I'm currently using Triphasil for 2 months now and my face started breaking, i'm developing acne. What contraceptive can I use that will be good for my skin?

1 doctor answer • 6 doctors weighed in

A 22-year old female asked:

If I have been taking triphasil (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) pill incorrectly and its only my first month - will i fall pregnant? and should I test?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 36-year old female asked:

It is serious if I menstruate twice a month. As a teen it was twice a month then i was put on triphasil had 1st child at 19 C section then 2nd child at 23 had the marina fitted and 3rd son at 30 via c section and had tubal ligation.

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 42-year old asked:

Can you have sex when switching from Trigestrel to Triphasil (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel)?

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