trinordiol follow up question

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Registered: 06-15-2003
trinordiol follow up question
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Tue, 05-25-2004 - 1:55am
hi!

thanx to ilv2cook for her reply. i actually did some research about the pill and i read that u can either take d 1st bcp (specifically trinordiol) on d 1st day OR 5th day or ur period. i also read that if u take it on the 1st day, it will take 1 day for it to be effective. however, if u take ur 1st pill on the 5th day, it will take 1 week before it is "effective".

my question is, lets say i finish my 1st pack and im about 2 start on my 2nd pack, wud it take another week after i take my 2nd 1st pill for it to be totally effective? my OB wasnt so clear about this n i dont have the time to get off work to pay another visit and i'll b leaving soon for a long vacation.

i hope theres someone out there who's familiar with trinordiol and can share some info.

thanx a bunch


~kynne

oh ps..

ilv2cook>> im actually from norway

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Registered: 12-30-2003
Tue, 05-25-2004 - 2:27am
Hi kynne,

Trinordiol is a triphasic combined, estrogen/progestin pill made by Wyeth. Once you have taken the first pack correctly and if you go no more than 7 24-hour days between the last active pill of your old pack and the first active pill of your new pack then you retain your protection and do not need to wait for another week (during your second pack) to be protected.

This board considers taking combined oral contraceptives correctly to mean taking them on time (within +/-2 hrs. of your normal pill-time) and using back-up if you forget a pill or are sick and vomit or have diarrhea within 2 hours after taking your pill (considered a missed pill) and if you are taking medicines or supplements that could reduce the effectiveness of your pills. If you forget a pill or have been sick you should use back-up for at least 7 days afterward. If you are taking medicines or supplements then you should use back-up while taking them and for at least 7 days after taking the last dose. And, if you think you might have trouble remembering your pill-time you can set the alarm on a clock or watch or set a reminder message on your cell phone or computer to help remind you. Some things to remember when taking oral contraceptives:

• Combined oral contraceptives have a 4 hour window, progestin-only pills have a 1/2-1 hour window for on-time

• Medicines are typically antibiotics, antifungals, anticonvulsants and some other prescription drugs, if in doubt, check with the pharmacist. Over-the-counter medications like pain relievers or allergy medications do not change the effectiveness of the pill.

• Supplements may cause changes in the metabolism of the hormones without your knowledge. St. John's Wort has been known to cause pill failure, but because supplements are not regulated by the FDA, there is no systematic testing to determine which will compromise the effectiveness of the pill.

• You can also set your pill time at the same time as another activity that you do every day, whether it's brushing your teeth, watching a particular TV show, having breakfast...

• The patch and the ring have the same requirements as far as use of medications, though timing isn't an issue, nor is diarrhea or vomiting.

The pill, when taken consistently and correctly, is 99% effective. Anything that deviates from perfect use will reduce the effectiveness by an undetermined amount. The most important step you can take to make sure the pill is as effective as it can be is to take it at the same time every day.

BTW, are you over 18? Anyone younger than 18 shouldn't be posting to this board.

Good luck

      Jill

    

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Registered: 06-15-2003
Tue, 05-25-2004 - 10:33pm
im 24 actually.. and im gonna change my OB.. theres just sooo many things she didnt tell me. i mean, she didnt even ask if it was my first time to take the freakin pill.. im just gonna go to another OB... n thanx for your reply.. helped a lot:)


~kynne