If you are using Alesse, each dose is five pills. If you are using any of the other combination pills listed above, each dose is four pills. Don t use the last seven pills in a 28-day pack. They are only reminder pills that contain no hormones. Your clinician will help you choose the dose and pill right for you .
Nausea is a possible side effect when combination pills are used.
You may want to eat a snack of saltines or soda crackers or drink a glass of milk 30 minutes before taking each dose to avoid vomiting. The side effect of anti-nausea medication may include lightheadedness, dizziness, or feeling spacey. Please follow the precautions on the package insert. Swallow the second dose 12 hours after taking the first dose . If vomiting occurred after the first dose, be sure to use an anti-nausea medication 30 minutes before taking the second dose.