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Does pharmacokinetics of same ingredient but different brand of birth control affect the protection if i switch pills?

Q: does pharmacokinetics of same ingredient but different brand of birth control affect the protection if i switch pills?

: Your gynecologist or your pharmacist would be best to answer your question.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Your gynecologist or your pharmacist would be best to answer your question.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 7/1/2022

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A member asked:

Does pharmacokinetics of same ingredient but different brand of birth control affect the protection if i switch pills?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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