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Q: Aviane instead of Alesse ?
asked by: LE97 on April 23rd, 2009
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I went to pick up a prescription for Alesse (this is my first month on the pill, so they said that would be best because of a certain dosage, how it's good for your skin, etc.) and the pharmacy gave me Aviane instead...

I've heard from friends that this is a cheaper type of the pill so they give you that instead to save money, but wouldn't it be different then or something, or not exactly follow the reason they prescribed it to me?
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replied on April 27th, 2009
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Some pharmacies automatically give you the generic form of a drug unless you specifically state otherwise.
Generic or lower tiered drugs generally work as well as some of the more expensive brands. You may suffer a few more side effects. It just depends on you. Sometimes you get what you pay for and it's not worth having the name brand. Other times, the generic drug does fine.
If you experience any unwanted side effects, you can switch to the other.
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