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 May 12 2008, 11:07 PM
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Hi all I have a question.I just switched from zovia 1/35 to sprintec due to cost.Zovia is 24,sprintec costs 9.00.Do you think I will get side effects from switching?Any advice appreciated.GODbless.
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May 13 2008, 07:34 AM
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Super Surgette Group: Members Posts: 253 Joined: 22-January 07 Member No.: 26,233 |
Hi Lady E,
I've taken several different bcp's (now on BHRT) and I think I've felt different on every one. If the dosages or ingredients are different from the Zovia, you could certainly experience different effects, but not necessarily negative effects. I really understand about the cost factor--I'm spending a lot for hormones and I don't have any prescription insurance. You could try the new pill and see how you do--you probably could always switch back to the Zovia. Take care and let us know how you do. |
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May 13 2008, 08:16 AM
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Super Surgette Group: Members Posts: 1,102 Joined: 8-August 07 Member No.: 28,874 |
Lady E,
I don't have a prescription plan either and I always ask my doctors if they have any samples. So far, I have received several packs of bcp's for free. Dont be afraid to ask. Pharmacutical companies always supply the offices with samples and at times they expire and get thrown away before they are used. |
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May 13 2008, 09:32 PM
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Super Surgette Group: Members Posts: 1,813 Joined: 13-February 07 From: Tennessee Member No.: 26,579 |
Well,its day three on the sprintec and I feel good,in fact I think I have a bit more stamina and I am less teary.LORD willing it will continue to be good,because 9.00 is a lot better than 24.00!Thanks-GODbless.
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May 15 2008, 09:30 PM
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Super Surgette Group: Members Posts: 1,813 Joined: 13-February 07 From: Tennessee Member No.: 26,579 |
I am actually feeling a bit better,seem to have more emotional control.I know the sprintec has less progesterin than my old pill and wonder if that is the key?any thoughts?
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May 19 2008, 10:15 PM
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Super Surgette Group: Members Posts: 1,813 Joined: 13-February 07 From: Tennessee Member No.: 26,579 |
Still feeling better,thank GOD-maybe this is the right pill for me!Less emotional,less tense,no headache,less hungry-wowThank GOD!!!
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May 20 2008, 09:18 AM
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Super Surgette Group: Members Posts: 253 Joined: 22-January 07 Member No.: 26,233 |
Lady E,
I just want to say how glad I am to hear you are doing so will on your new bcp. I think a lower dose progestin is definitely at least part of the reason you are feeling better. The type of progestin can make a difference too. Do you know what the type and dosages of estrogen and progestin are in Sprintec? |
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May 20 2008, 10:19 PM
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Super Surgette Group: Members Posts: 1,813 Joined: 13-February 07 From: Tennessee Member No.: 26,579 |
QUOTE (skiergirl @ May 20 2008, 09:18 AM)  Lady E, I just want to say how glad I am to hear you are doing so will on your new bcp. I think a lower dose progestin is definitely at least part of the reason you are feeling better. The type of progestin can make a difference too. Do you know what the type and dosages of estrogen and progestin are in Sprintec? Here is what it says on my pill pack---norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol tablets,0.250mg/0.035mg.I am noticing even more things that feel different today.I am not starving all the time,and some of the bloat has gone away.I am so thankful to GOD.Thanks for the reply.GODbless -------------------- GOD is my strength
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May 22 2008, 06:45 PM
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Senior Surgette Group: Members Posts: 91 Joined: 21-January 07 Member No.: 26,214 |
QUOTE (Lady E @ May 20 2008, 09:19 PM) Here is what it says on my pill pack---norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol tablets,0.250mg/0.035mg.I am noticing even more things that feel different today.I am not starving all the time,and some of the bloat has gone away.I am so thankful to GOD.Thanks for the reply.GODbless Sprintec is the generic for Ortho Tri Cyclen, or if a low dose, it is the generic for Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo. In case anyone wonders..... |
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Jun 1 2008, 05:36 PM
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Super Surgette Group: Members Posts: 1,813 Joined: 13-February 07 From: Tennessee Member No.: 26,579 |
Well,today I start my first sugar pill on my sprintec.I have had a good month,and realize that a good deal of my symptoms have eased up,or went away.I feel much more capable of dealing with things,lots less weepy.Thank GOD I have found something that works well with my body.GODbless
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