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I just switched my b.c from ocella (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) to chateal due to insurance purposes and i liked ocella (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) cus it helped with my acne. will chateal work just as well?

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Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

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Maybe.: The hormonal control exhibited by these meds is variable among patients. I suggest you give it a try, and consider changing if the acne returns.

Dr Armendariz agreed

Answered 11/26/2013

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A member asked:

I just switched my b.c from ocella (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) to chateal due to insurance purposes and i liked ocella (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) cus it helped with my acne. will chateal work just as well?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

Dr Armendariz agreed

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