switching pills.....

iVillage Member
Registered: 11-03-2003
switching pills.....
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Mon, 03-08-2004 - 2:14pm
question for anyone who has switched pills.......I was on Ovcon 35 for about a year and because of insurance costs I needed to switch pills. So, Sunday I started taking Sprintec (generic Ortho-Cyclen) and I was just wondering if anyone ever had any issues when they switched. I am slightly concerned about pregnacy issues.....even though I didn't go more than seven days between taking the active pills. Anyway, thanks in advance to anyone who responds! :)
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Registered: 12-30-2003
Mon, 03-08-2004 - 11:50pm
Hi heathermarie, welcome!

I don't think you have anything to worry about as far as the effectiveness of your new pill is concerned. It might be that you experience side effects for a few weeks. Some women, when switching pills will use back-up for the first cycle just for peace of mind.

Good luck

      Jill

    

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Registered: 11-03-2003
Tue, 03-09-2004 - 10:07am
Jill,

Thanks....I figured I'd be ok, since i'm still taking them at the same time I took my others ones and everything. Just wanted some reassurance! :)

~heather

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Wed, 03-10-2004 - 8:15am

You shouldn't need to worry!

Judie Cl for Birth Control