New pill questions

iVillage Member
Registered: 06-03-2003
New pill questions
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Wed, 03-31-2004 - 10:42pm
I just switched pills from tricyclen to minovral...has anyone ever used this one? any side effects? i know it affects everyone differently but just curious. I also started it on day 4 becasue i had taken 3 pills of the tricyclen. the pharamcist said it was ok...has anyone ever done this? will it really screw me up? i just have been getting really bad headahces and wanted to stop it right away.
iVillage Member
Registered: 06-29-2003
Thu, 04-01-2004 - 8:12am
I was on the US version of minovral, nordette. My periods were light and short and no cramping. I was a little moody and gained a little weight. As far as switching after day 3, I have done that before. The dr said it was ok to do that early in the pill pack. You might have some spotting or break through bleeding due to the change.
iVillage Member
Registered: 06-03-2003
Thu, 04-01-2004 - 11:10am
thanks for your help. Do you know if you are still protected from pregnancy by doing this switch? or should i use back for the first 7 days? or the rest of the month?
iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Thu, 04-01-2004 - 5:15pm
Hi Pantsarama,

You should be protected when switching pills if you just substituted the new pill for the old and haven't interrupted your schedule. Even so, some women like to use back-up when switching, just for peace of mind if AF is on a different schedule when she arrives.

Good luck

      Jill