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Is it safe to switch from one birth control (lo loestrin fe) to beyaz, (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol and levomefolate) then back to lo lo? i'd start my new pack tomorrow.

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

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Shouldn't: If the composition of both is exactly the same, it might be possible; since it's not, your cycles may be irregular for a few months & u may not be fully protected & would have to use a back-up contraceptive method. Discuss with your gyn or pcp why u want to switch back & forth.

Answered 12/9/2013

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A member asked:

Is it safe to switch from one birth control (lo loestrin fe) to beyaz, (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol and levomefolate) then back to lo lo? i'd start my new pack tomorrow.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

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