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A member asked:

So, i recently changed pills from mircogynon to rigevidon. this is my first month taking rigevidon, i am now spotting, is this normal?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: It can take up to 3 months to completely adjust to a pill change

Dr Zuberi agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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