Estrostep vs. Aviane - opinions!

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Registered: 06-10-2003
Estrostep vs. Aviane - opinions!
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Wed, 06-13-2007 - 11:05pm

hi there!
I've been on Estrostep FE for 8 years and love it, but it is very pricey. The last time I visited my gyn, I asked if there was an equivalent/generic for this yet. She said there *is* now, but the mail order co. I use for my prescriptions will probably not fill mine with the Estrostep generic (i.e. more $$ for them if I am kept in the dark, I presume).

Anyway, does anyone know if this is true? I Googled a bit and saw a press release that said a generic was coming, but that was future tense. Also, she wrote out a script for Aviane as an alternative generic (way cheaper).... anyone on this? like it?

Thanks in advance for any advice!

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Registered: 12-30-2003
Thu, 06-14-2007 - 2:27am

Hi shadow0304, welcome!


      Jill

    

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Thu, 06-14-2007 - 11:23pm

I would definitely call your insurance company about the generic when it becomes available.

Judie Cl for Birth Control 
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Registered: 06-10-2003
Thu, 06-14-2007 - 11:32pm

thanks for your advice, Judie.

I was thinking along the same lines as you, so maybe Aviane will be much cheaper, but will I go thru that weird stage of possible side effects if I switch from Estrostep. I love Estrostep, but the price is killing me. Ah, the joys of being a woman! :)

thanks again.