pill related question

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Registered: 03-26-2003
pill related question
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Wed, 06-16-2004 - 9:56am

Hi, I am

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Registered: 12-30-2003
Wed, 06-16-2004 - 10:49am
Hi Mel, Welcome!

I think it could be either or perhaps both. A triphasic pill such as OTC (three different dosages of hormones over three weeks) is more difficult to skip periods on than is a monophasic, such as Ortho Cyclen which has 21 days of the same dosage of hormones. And, there can be side effects from switching between a brand name and its generic. The generic must meet ‘therapeutic equivalence’ requirements set by the FDA but there can be some very slight differences in ingredients. Irregular bleeding is a common side effect in either case. If you want to skip periods very often you might want to consider switching to a monophasic pill.

Good luck,

      Jill

    

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 06-16-2004 - 11:57am

Good to know, thanks!


Mel