Is Alesse 28 available again?

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-01-2007
Is Alesse 28 available again?
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Sun, 07-01-2007 - 6:47pm

Hi all,

I was on Alesse 28 for many years and liked it (was the only BCP I'd ever used) but about a year ago, you couldn't get it so my doctor switched me to Yaz. It was ok to start and I do like not gaining water weight one a month but I am having a problem with spotting at various times in the month, usually starting at the beginning of week 3 (day 15'ish). It's not a lot, and sometimes it comes and goes but it's annoying. Also, I've noticed over the last several months that I have breast tenderness but never thought much about it. I've lost about 35 pounds since February, so I didn't know if maybe that was causing changes and I go for my yearly exam in August so I'll ask the doctor but does anyone know if Alesse 28 is available again in case I opt to go back to it?

thanks!

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Sun, 07-01-2007 - 9:07pm

Hi

      Jill

    

iVillage Member
Registered: 06-14-2006
Fri, 07-06-2007 - 7:57pm

Yes, Alesse 28 is available. My doctor gave me 2 packages as sample last month
iVillage Member
Registered: 06-30-2007
Tue, 07-10-2007 - 8:53pm
I never had to stop. My doctor mentioned something about there being a shortage back in December but I went to the pharmacy to fill my entire prescription and they had no problem supplying me. I haven't checked recently though.