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Q: Changing Pill Brands
asked by: starlit07 on November 6th, 2006
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When you change the brand/type of pill you are on is the protection continuous..Or must you use the backup for the next week? Thanks
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Kia
replied on November 6th, 2006
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Usually you need to use a back up for 7 days (it'd be advisable in case you didn't agree with the new meds anyway).

What are you changing from and to?
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Sunflower_pie81
replied on November 6th, 2006
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Kia your all over the place.....
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starlit07
replied on November 6th, 2006
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I am switching from ortho lo. I'm not sure which one I will be switching to. I will find out later this afternoon.
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replied on November 6th, 2006
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When you see your doc ask him/her about the change over process, when you get your pills.

Gen Wink yup I have this addiction y'see called ehealth lol
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