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How many mg of levonorgestrel & ee in birth control (bc) is considered a medium dose of bc? idk if rite aid gave the correct rx dosage. 0.15mg/.03mg

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Normal dose: The dose that you mentioned are a fairly standard dose of birth control. There are higher dose and lower dose.

Answered 6/6/2015

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