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Is gildess fe 1/20 and microgestin fe 1/20 same type of pill.? or is there any difference between them?

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Dr. Jeffrey Levine answered

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Same type: Both are generic versions of Loestrin Fe 1/20 pills. They both have the same active ingredients and dosages of each: EE 20 mcg/ Norethindrone 1 mg/ Fe 75 mg

Answered 10/13/2016

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A member asked:

Is gildess fe 1/20 and microgestin fe 1/20 same type of pill.? or is there any difference between them?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Levine answered

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