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Sprintec is an oral contraceptive that can be obtained with a prescription. This eMedTV Web page describes how this form of birth control works, offers dosing information for the product, and explains what you should know before taking Sprintec.
Potentially serious side effects of Sprintec include vision changes, migraines, and breast lumps. As this eMedTV page explains, however, most Sprintec side effects are simply bothersome but usually not dangerous (such as bloating or nausea).
Sprintec is a prescription medication that is used for preventing pregnancy. This article from the eMedTV site describes the birth control pill in more detail, explains how it works, and discusses common off-label Sprintec uses.
It is important to take one Sprintec tablet daily, at the same time each day. This segment from the eMedTV library provides detailed Sprintec dosing instructions, including information on what you should do if you miss any doses.
Certain drug interactions with Sprintec could increase your risk of pregnancy. This section of the eMedTV archives describes other possible effects of a Sprintec drug interaction and lists some of the medicines that may cause a negative interaction.
Hormonal contraceptives (including Sprintec) can increase your blood pressure. This eMedTV article provides a list of other precautions and warnings with Sprintec, including other possible side effects and information on who should not take Sprintec.
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