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Alesse 28 is a combination hormone medication that is primarily used to prevent pregnancy. It works by preventing sperm from reaching an egg and the fertilized eggs from attaching to the uterus. This medication is also used to regulate the menstrual cycle, decrease blood loss and painful periods, reduce the risk of ovarian cysts, and to treat acne. Alesse 28 will not protect you or your partner from STIs or STDs.

Alesse 28 should be taken by mouth as directed by a doctor. The tablets should be taken in order, once daily at the same time each day. Alesse 28 comes with 21 pills of active medication and 7 pills of inactive medications. After taking the last active medicated pill, take the inactive pills once daily for 7 days. If this is your first time using this medication, use an alternative non-hormonal birth control for the first 7 days.

When taking this medication, the following common side effects may occur:

• Nausea, vomiting
• Headache
• Bloating,swelling of ankles/feet, weight gain
• Breast tenderness
• Spotting, missed and/or irregular periods
• Increased risk of blood clots
• Increased risk of some hormone dependent tumours

You may choose to stop taking Alesse 28 at anytime but consult a doctor beforehand. When stopping this medication, spotting or irregular periods may occur. You will not be protected by pregnancy from this medication when you stop taking it.

Alesse 28 should not be taken if you are pregnant or if you have any of the following conditions: uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart disease, a blood-clotting disorder, circulation problems, diabetic problems, unusual vaginal bleeding, liver disease, or if you smoke and are over the age of 35.