Re: Possible problems with Sprintec
From: Sapphira (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 30 Apr 2003 17:46:39 -0500 (CDT)
hi cassie, my insurance company wanted to switch me from Mircette, which
I've taken for 5 years, to Kariva (generic). I complained and got a new
prescription from my Dr. for the "brand name only". If you are willing
to pay the difference in the cost of the generic v. brand name then you
should be able to make that decision.
I don't know about the generics causing your problems, but I do know
that some generic drugs are not as good as the brand name, esp. those
on the narrow therapeutic index.
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sapphira
At Wed, 30 Apr 2003, Cassie wrote:
>
>About 4 months ago I was switched to Sprintec from Ortho-Cyclen
>(insurance issues). Since that time, I have not had a normal period and
>have increasing problems which I did not associate with Sprintec until I
>started doing some research.
>
>The first month I had spotting a week before my period. The second
>month, I had spotting for 2 weeks before my period. The third month my
>period was a week late and I had vomiting for one day and diarreha for
>two. The 4th month I had vomiting and diarreha for one day. The first
>time I had the vomiting and diarreha, I thought it was the flu, but when
>it hit me again this time, I am beginning to wonder if it isn't the
>pills.
>
>I was just wondering if this is happening to anyone else taking Sprintec
>and will it ease up or should I consult my doctor to see about getting
>my pills switched back to Ortho-Cyclen? I have never had any trouble
>with any type of birth control pill I have taken in the past 8 years.
>
>Thanks for your time.
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