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Q: The Difference between Levlite and Ortho Tri-Cyclen
asked by: DoctorQuestion on January 21st, 2006
I wanted to know what the results are for most Levlite takers? I am considering taking this bc the ortho tri- cyclen has too much estrogen change.


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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on January 31st, 2006
Birth Control Answer A245
Both contraceptive pills Levlite and Ortho-Tri-Cyclen belong to the group of low-dose estrogen birth control pills. The estrogen component is the same in both: ethinyl estradiol. The difference between the two is found in the progesterone component. Levlite is composed of levonorgestrel; Ortho-Tri-Cyclen is composed of norgestimate. Both drugs are normally used in the same way and usually have the same results, side-effects and contraindications.


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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on January 31st, 2006
Birth Control Answer A246
Both contraceptive pills "Levlite" and "Ortho-Tri-Cyclen" belong to the group of low-dose estrogen birth control pills. The estrogen component is the same for both pills: ethinyl estradiol. The difference lies in the progesterone component of each drug. Levlite is composed of levonorgestrel; Ortho-Tri-Cyclen is composed of norgestimate. Both drugs are used in the same way, and have the same results, side-effects and contraindications.


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