General Information On Ortho Cept
Ortho Cept is a contraceptive pill used by women for preventing pregnancy. The medicine contains two hormones: an estrogen and a progestin. It belongs to the class of hormonal contraceptive pills.
The hormones present in Ortho Cept prevent pregnancy in three different ways. First, Ortho Cept prevents the release of an egg, thereby preventing ovulation. Secondly, it changes the cervical mucus, so that the egg does not infuse with the sperm and fertilization does not take place. Thirdly, even if fertilization takes place, Ortho Cept makes your womb lining harder so that the fertilized egg does not get attached to it, making it impossible to survive.
Apart from preventing pregnancy, you can also buy Ortho Cept online to make your periods regular, decrease risks of ovarian cysts, and reduce pain and blood loss during menstruation.
The medicine does not provide protection against sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV, chlamydia or gonorrhea. You should use a barrier form of contraception if you have more than one sexual partner.
Side effects of Ortho Cept
Some common side effects that Ortho Cept users may experience include:
- headache
- vomiting or nausea
- bloating or stomach cramps
- dizziness
- vaginal irritation or discomfort
- increased vaginal discharge
- breast enlargement or tenderness
- changes in the severity of acne
Spotting between periods and irregular or missed periods may also surface, especially during the first few months of starting using Ortho Cept. However, if you have missed more than two periods in a row, you should contact your doctor and undergo a pregnancy test.
Some serious side effects associated with Ortho Cept include:
- changes in vaginal bleeding, such as missed periods, sudden heavy bleeding or continuous spotting
- problem wearing contact lenses
- dark patches on the skin or melasma
- unwanted body or facial hair
- swelling of the ankles or feet
- weight gain or loss
- blood clots
- sudden shortness of breath
- pain in left arm, jaw or chest
- coughing up blood
- confusion
- sudden dizziness or fainting
- swelling, warmth or pain in the calf or groin
- tingling, numbness or weakness in the arms or legs
- headache with changes in vision or lack of coordination
- slurred speech
- vision problems or changes
- weakness on one side of the body
- breast lumps
- severe abdominal, pelvic or stomach pain
- unusual tiredness
- yellowing eyes or skin
- dark urine
- severe mental or mood changes such as persistent sleeping trouble, suicidal thoughts or depression
Dosage of Ortho Cept
You will have to take one Ortho Cept tablet once a day. Try to take the tablet at almost the same time each day. If you forget to take a dose, you will be advised to use a barrier form of contraception during that month.
Interactions
Your doctor will not recommend you to buy Ortho Cept if you are already taking aromatase inhibitors (e.g. exemestane), azole antifungals (e.g. itraconazole), rifamycins (e.g. rifampin), anti-seizure medicines (e.g. barbiturates or topiramate), HIV medicines (e.g. nelfinavir), beta blockers (e.g. metoprolol) or corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone).
