Spotting after switching to generic BC

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-26-2004
Spotting after switching to generic BC
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Mon, 07-26-2004 - 11:18am
Has this happened to anyone else? I've been on the pill for 4 years now and have never had any spotting until just now. I was on ortho tricyclen, but two months ago was switched to the generic. I've read that this is common and can mean that the dose is too low.

Has anyone had this happen on an ortho generic?
iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Mon, 07-26-2004 - 6:06pm
Hi brouneyed, welcome!

It is a common side effect when starting or switching hormonal contraceptives to have irregular bleeding during the first three or four cycles on the new pill/patch/ring as your body adjusts to the hormones in the new method. You should give your pill at least 4 cycles to see if the side effects disappear. Let us know how you're doing, ok?

Good luck,

      Jill