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Switch birth control brand from microgestin to junel. 3 days into junel, my head feels buzzed and i faint. this due topill or isthis a bigger issue?
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They are identical: If you look at the list of ingredients they are absolutely identical in type and amount. The difference is the spelling! So any difference in effect is due to something else. Speak to your doc. Maybe switched because of cost.
Answered 3/27/2016
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