Seasonale is an oral contraceptive that allows women to only have a period once every three months. This eMedTV page describes how Seasonale works, explains what you should know before taking the contraceptive, and lists possible side effects.
Even though most women do not have any problems with Seasonale, side effects are possible. This part of the eMedTV Web site explores the possible side effects of the drug and explains which ones you should report to your doctor right away.
As this eMedTV page discusses, recent research has indicated that birth control pills (including Seasonale) probably do not cause weight gain in most women. This page explains what to do if you are taking Seasonale and weight gain becomes a problem.
Seasonale is a birth control pill that is used for preventing pregnancy in women. This page from the eMedTV site explains how the contraceptive works to allow women to only have four periods per year and describes possible off-label Seasonale uses.
This eMedTV Web page explains that there is only one standard Seasonale dosage. This article stresses the importance of not missing any doses, as it increases your chance of getting pregnant. This page also offers other Seasonale dosing tips.
Some of the drugs that can interact with Seasonale include antibiotics, cyclosporine, and barbiturates. This eMedTV page takes an in-depth look at other medicines that may cause Seasonale drug interactions and describes the problems that can occur.
You should not take Seasonale if you have heart disease or have had a stroke. This portion of the eMedTV archives highlights other important Seasonale warnings and precautions, and also describes when you should not take this form of contraception.
A Seasonale overdose can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or vaginal bleeding. This eMedTV segment takes an in-depth look at the possible effects of a Seasonale overdose and describes the treatment options that are available.
You should not intentionally take Seasonale during pregnancy. This eMedTV article describes the problems that could happen if you are taking Seasonale and pregnancy occurs, and explains why the FDA has classified the drug as a Category X medication.
Women who are breastfeeding are typically advised to avoid Seasonale. This selection from the eMedTV Web site offers more information on Seasonale and breastfeeding, and explains how the drug can decrease the production and quality of breast milk.
As this eMedTV page explains, generic Seasonale is sold under the names Quasense, Jolessa, and Introvale. This article also explains why generic names for birth control pills can be confusing and compares generic Seasonale to the brand-name drug.
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