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RVCBride Posted: Jun 28, 2006 01:33 PM+

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Posted: Jun 28, 2006 01:33 PM

Generic BC pill

Have you ever taken generic BC pills? I just picked up my new prescription for Kariva because it's covered on my DH's insurance plan, unlike my normal pill (EstroStep). Has anyone had any problems on generic pills?

evnme Posted: Jun 28, 2006 01:41 PM+

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Posted: Jun 28, 2006 01:41 PM

Re: Generic BC pill

i'm on the generic version of my pill and i havent had any problems.

RVCBride Posted: Jun 28, 2006 01:42 PM+

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Posted: Jun 28, 2006 01:42 PM

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Good to hear.

evnme Posted: Jun 28, 2006 01:48 PM+

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Posted: Jun 28, 2006 01:48 PM

Re: Generic BC pill

generic def saves $$- it costs me half of what the brand name would be

bluesashbride Posted: Jun 28, 2006 01:56 PM+

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Posted: Jun 28, 2006 01:56 PM

Re: Generic BC pill

I've never had any issues with generic, especially like not working! HAha, now that would be a problem!

RVCBride Posted: Jun 28, 2006 02:01 PM+

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Posted: Jun 28, 2006 02:01 PM

Re: Generic BC pill

Posted by bluesashbride

I've never had any issues with generic, especially like not working! HAha, now that would be a problem!

LOL. It better work, not planning on kids right now.

I was just wondering if the side effects were stronger being on generic, etc. Estrostep cost me $40 last month and Kariva was only $10!

cjb88 Posted: Jun 28, 2006 04:15 PM+

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Posted: Jun 28, 2006 04:15 PM

Re: Generic BC pill

im on kariva.... but it is wierd, the non-generic name of it was mirecette... hmmm....

diamondgrlie Posted: Jun 28, 2006 05:46 PM+

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Posted: Jun 28, 2006 05:46 PM

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I have always taken the generic version. They have the same % of 'medication' as the brand name, thats all that counts.

tann22 Posted: Jun 28, 2006 06:17 PM+

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Posted: Jun 28, 2006 06:17 PM

Re: Generic BC pill

I take generic for ortho-trycycle and I've had no problems. Oh yeah and it's only $5.

johnsae Posted: Jun 28, 2006 07:58 PM+

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Posted: Jun 28, 2006 07:58 PM

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I use generic - no probs at all. it's all the same shiite

jeanla4c Posted: Jun 28, 2006 10:08 PM+

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Posted: Jun 28, 2006 10:08 PM

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Have used generics with no probs!

MissyB Posted: Jun 28, 2006 10:53 PM+

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Posted: Jun 28, 2006 10:53 PM

Re: Generic BC pill

NO PROB, I TAKE ORTHO-TRINESSA, THE GENERIC FORM OF ORTHO-TRICYCLEN. IT IS ABSOUTELY FINE.

beautyq115 Posted: Jun 29, 2006 12:16 AM+

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Posted: Jun 29, 2006 12:16 AM

Re: Generic BC pill

Sorry to intrude on the Newlywed Board...but I had horrible side effects from Generic BCP....horrible mood swings...spotting etc.....the say its exactly the same but its not exact

kissy27 Posted: Jun 29, 2006 07:19 AM+

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Posted: Jun 29, 2006 07:19 AM

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I have been on the generic version of my pill for over a year & no side effects! Definately saves some $$

VickiC Posted: Jun 29, 2006 08:13 AM+

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Posted: Jun 29, 2006 08:13 AM

Re: Generic BC pill

I take TriPrevaFem which is a generic of OrthoTriCyclen. I found that this is the best one for me.

With the other generic of this that I've taken I had horrible mood swings and was not a happy person in general.

RVCBride Posted: Jun 29, 2006 10:50 AM+

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Posted: Jun 29, 2006 10:50 AM

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To be completey honest I hate the pill altogether. I am so used to it now, that if I were to go off it I would probably notice so many more ways it was affecting me and I didn't even notice it.

hsacks23r Posted: Jun 29, 2006 12:06 PM+

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Posted: Jun 29, 2006 12:06 PM

Re: Generic BC pill

Posted by tann22

I take generic for ortho-trycycle and I've had no problems. Oh yeah and it's only $5.

I am on the low version - and my doc said there was no generic brand???

ffkimmy Posted: Jun 29, 2006 10:08 PM+

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Posted: Jun 29, 2006 10:08 PM

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I've been on the generic for Trivora which is enpress for 4 yrs and I have had no problems. Same thing just less $$$

VickiC Posted: Jun 30, 2006 08:13 AM+

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Posted: Jun 30, 2006 08:13 AM

Re: Generic BC pill

Posted by hsacks23r

Posted by tann22

I take generic for ortho-trycycle and I've had no problems. Oh yeah and it's only $5.

I am on the low version - and my doc said there was no generic brand???

Depends on the brand's patent. Once the initial patent expires, all the generic companies can make it. Just like when I first started OTC, I could only get that since it was the only one made, now there are all the generics for it since the initial patent expired.

kathrynlinton Posted: Jun 30, 2006 09:59 AM+

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Posted: Jun 30, 2006 09:59 AM

Re: Generic BC pill

Posted by beautyq115

Sorry to intrude on the Newlywed Board...but I had horrible side effects from Generic BCP....horrible mood swings...spotting etc.....the say its exactly the same but its not exact

Me too!!!!!!!! I was on Ortho-Tri Cyceln and when I started this job and switched to this insurance, I got the generic. It was $7, so I sucked it up. I had HORRIBLE cramps, HORRIBLE periods and spotting. I had been on the pill for 5 years at that point and had never had any problems.

A few months later I just couldn't take it anymore, not to be gross, but I was changing my pad every 15 minutes and I just couldn't take it anymore. So I went back to my doctor and they switched me to Ortho-Tri Cyclen Lo and said it wouldn't go generic. I had to pay $20, but it was SOOO worth it

I am encountering the same problem now, Lo DID go generic and my insurance doesn't cover it anymore, so I am paying $40 a pill pack now. But I am going to go on DH's insurance in 3 months anyway, and hopefully it will be covered by his plan.

Sorry for the long response, but I really had a horrible experience!