The Difference between Levlite and Ortho Tri-Cyclen Posted: 01-21-06 19:21pm
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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Birth Control Answer A245 Posted: 01-31-06 10:01am
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
used in the same way and have the same
results, side-effects and
contraindications.
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Birth Control Answer A246 Posted: 01-31-06 10:03am
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.
DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" Questions are answered by family doctors who practice medicine for the general public. For more information about eHealthForum.com medical experts, please visit our About Us page. You may also visit our Birth Control Forum, for moderated patient to patient support and information.
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