Necon 777?

iVillage Member
Registered: 09-05-2004
Necon 777?
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Sun, 09-05-2004 - 10:51am
Hi! I've been on Ortho 777 forever--about 20 years. I'm 40. I got my rx refilled and the pharmacy gave me Necon 777, explaining that it's the generic for Ortho 777. Is it the same thing? Will it work? Thanks!

Cam
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-27-2003
In reply to: camilisa
Sun, 09-05-2004 - 10:35pm
Can't answer the technical part of your question....but generics ARE as effective as the "regular" ones....I've taken generic before w/o any problems...I took ortho-novum 777 also (years ago)....
iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
In reply to: camilisa
Sun, 09-05-2004 - 11:38pm
Hi Camilisa, welcome!

Ortho-Novum 7/7/7 and Necon 777 have the same formulation of hormones. A generic has the same 'therapeutic effectiveness' as the brand as FDA requires it to meet certain standards. You might experience some side effects in switching due to minor differences in some ingredients. Thanks for posting. Let us know how you like Necon 777, ok?

Good luck,

      Jill

    

iVillage Member
Registered: 09-05-2004
In reply to: camilisa
Mon, 09-06-2004 - 11:28am
Thanks for your reply. I'll keep you posted as to any side effects.

Cam