NWR: birth control pills

fdny3113 Posted: Jul 24, 2008 10:25 PM

NWR: birth control pills

So i went to pick up my bc pills today and i have been on yasmin forever...and today they gave me the generic version. Is that ok?????

KARA16 Posted: Jul 24, 2008 10:30 PM

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yea. its the same thing. Just usually cheaper!

dedecakes Posted: Jul 24, 2008 10:46 PM

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Yes, Kara16 is right. I have been taking the generic one for awhile now...just b/c it's cheaper and they always have it. You'll be fine! No worries! :)

mcbride62009 Posted: Jul 25, 2008 03:42 PM

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Same thing with me! I was happy bc its the same thing but much cheaper! If you want to name brand you have to call the dr. and tell them to write it on the .

The only reason you are just getting it now is because they never had one for Yasmine before. My insurance comp. only covers the generic of yasmine now.

Opera_Ghost Posted: Jul 25, 2008 03:54 PM

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I shouhld find out if there is a generic for my pill. I'm on Loestrin 24 and it's not covered by my insurance company, I have to pay $50 a month for it!

hogie2be Posted: Jul 25, 2008 04:28 PM

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Posted by Opera_Ghost

I shouhld find out if there is a generic for my pill. I'm on Loestrin 24 and it's not covered by my insurance company, I have to pay $50 a month for it!

Yes you should! It makes a big difference on your wallet but not on your body!

ttw910 Posted: Jul 25, 2008 04:32 PM

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Posted by mcbride62009

Same thing with me! I was happy bc its the same thing but much cheaper! If you want to name brand you have to call the dr. and tell them to write it on the .

The only reason you are just getting it now is because they never had one for Yasmine before. My insurance comp. only covers the generic of yasmine now.

Hmm thats interesting... I have to go pick up my prescription for Yasmin tonight, I wonder what I will get...

Caramelatta Posted: Jul 25, 2008 04:35 PM

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Is it true that birth control pills makes you gain weight???

meli722 Posted: Jul 25, 2008 04:45 PM

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Posted by Caramelatta

Is it true that birth control pills makes you gain weight???

every person is different, some people gain weight, some dont...ive been on it for years and years before i even had my daughter, and never gained weight on it....every single person has a different reaction to any medication you take.

Kruzlover Posted: Jul 25, 2008 07:10 PM

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I also use Yasmin and got the generic brand last time I got new pills. IMO it's the same, but cheaper for sure!

JC297 Posted: Jul 25, 2008 07:31 PM

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Posted by Opera_Ghost

I shouhld find out if there is a generic for my pill. I'm on Loestrin 24 and it's not covered by my insurance company, I have to pay $50 a month for it!

no there isnt a generic yet. I was on it but switched to just loestrin because ididnt want to pay the extra $$$