<p>If you ever need to take another medicine at the same time as being on the pill, always tell your doctor, pharmacist or dentist that you&#39;re taking this tablet. Also check the leaflets that come with all your medicines to see if they can be taken with hormonal contraceptives.<br />
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Some medicines can stop this tablet from working properly-for example:</p>

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	<li>Some medicines used to treat epilepsy (Primidone, Phenytoins, Barbiturates, Carbamazepine, Oxcarbazepine, Topiramate, Felbamate)</li>
	<li>Medicine to treat tuberculosis (Rifampicin)</li>
	<li>Certain HIV medicines (Ritonavir)</li>
	<li>Certain antibiotics (Penicillins, Tetracyclines)</li>
	<li>St. John&rsquo;s Wort (a herbal remedy)</li>
	<li>Griseofulvin (an antifungal drug)</li>
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<p>If you do need to take one of these medicines, this tablet may not be suitable for you or you may be able to take this tablet and use extra contraception for a while. This tablet can also affect how well other medicines work. For example, Cyclosporine and Lamotrigine.<br />
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<strong>Taking these medicines with food and drink</strong>: There are no special instructions about food and drink while on this tablet.<br />
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<strong>Bleeding between periods should not last long</strong>: A few women have a little unexpected bleeding or spotting while they are taking this pill, especially during the first few months. Normally, this bleeding is nothing to worry about and will stop after a day or two. Keep taking this pill as usual; the problem should disappear after the first few strips. You may also have unexpected bleeding if you are not taking your pills regularly, so try to take your pill at the same time every day. Also, unexpected bleeding can sometimes be caused by other medicines. Make an appointment to see your doctor if you get breakthrough bleeding or spotting that:</p>

<ul>
	<li>Carries on for more than the first few months</li>
	<li>Starts after you&rsquo;ve been taking this pill for a while</li>
	<li>Carries on even after you&rsquo;ve stopped taking this pill</li>
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