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Is it possible for tilia fe (generic estrostep) to cause acne?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Acne: is a potential side effect with Estrostep (ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone).

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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