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switching birth control after 1 day's use?
this is my first time being on birth control. My doctor prescribed me ortho tri cylcen for birthcontrol and acne. I got my prescription today and took a pill tonight but realized it was the generic of ortho tri cyclen, tri-sprintec instead. I heard that it doesn't work as well for acne, so i want to go back to the pharmacy and get ortho tricyclen instead. Can i just take the 2nd pill of ortho tri cyclen since i already took the first pill of tri-sprintec or should i start over with the first pill of ortho tricyclen?
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- Richard BLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
The pharmacy will not make such an exchange since you've already opened the package and used one of the pills. Where did you hear that the generic form isn't as good and the brand name form? What's more important to you: preventing pregnancy or avoiding acne?
- 1 decade ago
I do believe that you can start on your 2nd pill actually.. My gynae informed me on my first time that birth controls will not be effective until the 3rd month or so.. as it takes a while for the body to react and regulate with the pills. Thus, it is still advisable to take other precautions(condoms,etc) during these 2 months.
I would start on the 2nd pill to ensure that i keep to the suggested cycle. Hope this helps!
