A member asked:

Which lo loestrin fe pills do i take for emergency contraceptive?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ted Anderson answered

NONE: The suggests these as effective, 1 dose within 72 hrs and 1 dose 12 hrs after 1st dose: ovral (ethinyl estradiol and norgestrel) (1 dose is 2 white pills), Alesse (1 dose is 5 pink pills), nordette or levlen (1 dose is 2 light orange pills), lo/ovral (ethinyl estradiol and norgestrel) (1 dose is 4 white pills), triphasil or tri-levlen (1 dose is 4 yellow pills). Alternatively, buy one of the commercially available kits (eg, planb).

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/24/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Agree w Dr. Anderson: Lo Loestrin Fe is not recommended for use as an emergency contraceptive.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Which lo loestrin fe pills do i take for emergency contraceptive?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ted Anderson answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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