I need a new birth control pill?

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I have been taking Loestrin 24e for just under a year. I have had a coupon that allowed me to get it for $24 per refill for 12 months. Since the 12 month period is over, I need a new, affordable birth control pill. I don't want to gain weight and I don't want to spend more than I'm spending now. I don't want an injection or a device installed in my vagina - I'm specifically looking for recommendations for a pill. 

Does anyone have first hand experience with a birth control pill with few side effects, no weight gain and is inexpensive?

James D · Accepted Answer

If Loestrin 24e has been working for you then there is a way to continue the same exact medication but at the generic price. 

Loestrin 24e is Ethinyl estradiol 0.02 mg and norethindrone acetate 1 mg (28s) [24 white tablets] and ferrous fumarate 75 mg [4 brown tablets]

Loestrin Fe 1/20 (generics - Microgestin™ Fe 1/20, Junel Fe 1/20) are Ethinyl estradiol 0.02 mg and norethindrone acetate 1 mg (28s) [21 white tablets] and ferrous fumarate 75 mg [7 brown tablets]

The advantage of the 24e is supposed to be shorter lighter periods. But if you are disciplined then you can get a new prescription but for the Loestrin Fe 1/20 and buy an extra pack (without insurance its like $25 at most). Take the pack as normal but when you hit day 22, use a white tablet from the spare pack for days 22, 23, and 24... and on days 25 - 28 take the brown tablets from the regular pack..

mariap · Answer

I used Ortho Tricyclen for a while. I think it was like 10 or 12 bucks to refill. I didn't experience any weird side effects from it.

Laeekenn:} · Answer

i've been using a generic brand of birth control for over a month and it's worked out great for me..i haven't gained any weight and it's helped with my period alot..

Anonymous · Answer

Talk to your doctor about it

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