Switching from Ortho to Apri
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Switching from Ortho to Apri
| Tue, 03-02-2004 - 3:55pm |
I have been spotting (lasting 2-3 days) 1 week before my period for the past 4 months. My doctor's physicians assistant recommend I switch from Ortho-Tricyclen to Apri. I have never heard of Apri. I have been on Ortho for years and did not get any side effects and did not have problems before. Should I start taking them when I usually start my new pack? Do you think that this will mess my cycle up? Is there anyone on Apri? Does anyone know what the problem could be?
Edited 3/2/2004 3:59:38 PM ET by romdonlom
Edited 3/2/2004 3:59:38 PM ET by romdonlom

Apri is a generic equivalent for Ortho-Cept and Desogen. See http://www4.infotrieve.com/newmedline/detail.asp?NameID=12295619&Session=&searchQuery=Apri&count=57 for a bit more about it.
It might be that the progestin in OTC isn’t controlling your endometrium well enough. When switching pills it’s fairly common to have side effects from the new hormones for the first several cycles. If you want to remain protected then you should begin Apri on your usual start date after the placebo week of your old pills.
Good luck
Jill