It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Escapelle before taking it.
What is Escapelle
Preventing pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse or suspected birth control failure. Escapelle is a progestin. Exactly how it works is not known. It may prevent pregnancy by inhibiting ovulation, altering transport of sperm or eggs to prevent fertilization, or altering the lining of the uterus to prevent implantation if fertilization occurs.
Important safety information:
Escapelle may cause dizziness. This effect may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Escapelle with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you Escapelle to it.
Escapelle is an emergency contraceptive. It should not be used for routine birth control. If you have sexual intercourse after you take Escapelle but before you have your next menstrual period, be sure to use an effective form of contraception, such as a diaphragm or condom.
Escapelle does not protect against HIV infection and other sexually transmitted diseases.
If your normal menstrual period is late by more than 1 week, call your doctor right away.
Diabetes patients - Escapelle may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes medicine.
Escapelle should not be used in CHILDREN who have not had their first menstrual period; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Escapelle will not end an existing pregnancy. Do not use Escapelle if you are pregnant. Escapelle is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Escapelle, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
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Escapelle side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Breast tenderness; changes in menstrual flow; diarrhea; dizziness; headache; nausea; stomach pain; tiredness; vomiting.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions ; severe and persistent lower stomach pain; spotting instead of your usual period.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
Generic drug is the basic drug with an active substance in it, and the name of the generic drug is same as active substance most of the times. Like Acetaminophen/Paracetemol is Generic name and it has different brand names like Tylenol, Acimol, Crocin, Calpol etc. All these Brand names contain the same Paracetemol, but the medications are manufactured by different companies, so the different brand names. Generic drug is always cheaper and affordable, and it can be replaced in place of brand name drug prescribed by the healthcare practitioner. The Generic medicine has same properties as branded medicine in terms of uses, indications, doses, side effects, so no need to worry on that. Just select the most affordable generic or branded medicine.
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Can Escapelle be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Escapelle?
Use Escapelle as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
An extra patient leaflet is available with Escapelle. Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.
Take Escapelle as soon as possible within 72 hours after suspected birth control failure or after you have unprotected sexual intercourse. Follow the directions provided by your doctor.
Escapelle can be used any time during the menstrual cycle.
If vomiting occurs within 2 hours after taking Escapelle, talk with your health care provider to discuss whether to repeat that dose.
A physical exam is not needed before taking Escapelle. If you are unsure about your general health or pregnancy status, a follow-up physical or pelvic exam may be needed after taking Escapelle.
If you miss a dose of Escapelle, contact your doctor right away.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Escapelle.
Who should not take Escapelle?
Some medical conditions may interact with Escapelle. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have a history of ectopic pregnancy or you are premenstrual
if you have diabetes
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Escapelle. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Lamotrigine because its effectiveness is decreased, and when Escapelle is stopped, toxic effects, such as nausea, dizziness, and vision problems may occur
Antifungals, aprepitant, barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital), bosentan, carbamazepine, felbamate, griseofulvin, HIV protease inhibitors (eg, indinavir), hydantoins (eg, phenytoin), modafinil, nevirapine, oxcarbazepine, penicillins (eg, amoxicillin), rifampin, rufinamide, St. John's wort, tetracyclines (eg, doxycycline), topiramate, or troglitazone because they may decrease levonorgestrel's effectiveness
Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because their actions and the risk of their side effects may be increased or decreased by Escapelle
Beta-adrenergic blockers (eg, metoprolol), corticosteroids (eg, prednisone), selegiline, theophylline, or troleandomycin because their actions and the risk of their side effects may be increased by Escapelle
Valproic acid because its effectiveness may be decreased by Escapelle
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Escapelle may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Can Escapelle be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Escapelle be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Escapelle, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Escapelle. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
Patient reports
Patient reported useful
No survey data has been collected yet
Two patients reported side effects
Does the Escapelle Have Any Side Effects? Based on the survey report from users of gmedication.com, about No side effects number of people suffered some side effect after consumption of Escapelle. All drugs have a portion of undesirable side effects. These effects could be irritations too insignificant for the patient to even notice. However, the side effects of drugs may be determined by several factors like severity of disease and conditions associated with individual patients. However, one of the biggest factors is the dosage consumed. The higher the quantity taken by an individual, the greater the healing effect and the corresponding side effect. All patients have their different intensity of side effects. Ensure you consult your health care provider immediately you notice an unusual side effect affect the consumption of Escapelle.
Patients
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No side effects
2
100.0%
One patient reported price estimates
Do you think The Price of Escapelle is Worth It? Do you feel you paid higher than the value you got from it after usage? According to reports from gmedication.com users, on whether the Escapelle medicine is affordable, users shared different opinions on the question. The views concerning the price of the medicine were based on some factors like the brand the patient bought, the price compared to its level of effectiveness, the nation or country where the medicine is sold, and the amount of money the patient has. For users who are of the opinion that the medicine is unaffordable, they may have to consider a medicine with another brand in a bid to reduce cost.
Patients
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Not expensive
1
100.0%
Three patients reported frequency of use
How often should I take Escapelle? According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Escapelle should take Once in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
Patients
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Once in a day
2
66.7%
Twice in a day
1
33.3%
Four patients reported doses
What is the specific doses you have used? Escapelle May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
Patients
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1-5mg
4
100.0%
Three patients reported time for results
How long will I use Escapelle before I begin to notice the effect? According to the report by users of gmedication.com, about 1 day and a few days was the most common time duration among the participants, before they began to feel relief in their health conditions. It is noteworthy that you may not get the same result with other users within the same time frame. Several factors determine the timeframe; hence we implore you to consult your medical expert to get professional advice on how long you should expect to see improvement while consuming Escapelle. However, if you wish to get the response of other users on the time effectiveness of using Escapelle kindly click here
Patients
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1 day
2
66.7%
2 days
1
33.3%
One patient reported administration
When is the best condition to take Escapelle: Before or after food? Based on the survey, the users of gmedication.com voted that Escapelle is best taken at Empty stomach. It is however worthy of mention that this popular vote may not be an appropriate description for your particular health condition. See your doctor for professional medical advice as regards the best time to take this medicine. If you wish to see the views of other users on the best time to take the medicine, simply click here.
Patients
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Empty stomach
1
100.0%
Eight patients reported age
Patients
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16-29
8
100.0%
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