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My pharmacy switched me from tri-sprintec to tri-previfem this month. why would they do that? should i be concerned?

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Dr. Cindy Hartley answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Generic substitution: There are many medications that have generics choices. Pharmacies will often switch between generics depending on cost to them. You don't need to be worried. If you do notice a change in side effects you can consider changing pharmacies or ask your doctor to change your prescription.

Answered 12/11/2017

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Because that is: The generic they made a deal with both pills are generic but you may or may not like the new pill as much since it may have different amounts of hormones, i always prescribe brand name pills for my pts, use generics for other meds, my #1 pill is loloestrin by law a brand name has to have 90% of the active drug and most have 98%, a generic only has to have 72% at the least which can cause problems!

Answered 5/20/2018

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