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Can i switch from yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) to levlen ed in the middle of my cycle on active pills yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) is giving me terrible side effects that i can't handle?

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Dr. Jane Van Dis answered

Yes: You can definitely switch brands of birth control midcycle so long as you don't miss any pills you will be protectedo.

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Can i switch from yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) to levlen ed in the middle of my cycle on active pills yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) is giving me terrible side effects that i can't handle?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jane Van Dis answered

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

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