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Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol

Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol

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Prefest • Previfem • Triprevifem • Trisprintec • Trilegest fe • Trinessa

Side Effects

Common

Excessive menstrual cramps
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Excess hair
Abdominal pain
Mood changes
Alopecia
Mask of pregnancy
Emotional instability
Weight changes
Headache
Hair loss
Mood swings
Fluid retention
Breast pain
Rash
Emotional problems
Bloating or abdominal fullness

Serious

Red ring shaped rash

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A 20-year old female asked:

Should norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol be taken at the same time everyday ?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 28-year old male asked:

Please describe the medication: trinessa (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol)?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 23-year old female asked:

Is previfem (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) the same thing as tri-privifem?

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A 18-year old asked:

How long does it for trinessa (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) to be effective?

1 doctor answer • 8 doctors weighed in

A 20-year old female asked:

Taking norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol tablets. I missed pill by two hours am I still protected? does it always have to be at the same time ?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A 20-year old female asked:

Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol tablets usp, 0.18 mg/0.035 mg, 0.215 mg/0.035 mg, 0.25 mg/0.035 mg. Is this bc okay to take with insane amp'd diet

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A 19-year old female asked:

What are side effects from trinessa (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol)?

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A female asked:

Is there a difference between sprintec aNd PREVIFEm (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol)?

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A 19-year old female asked:

If I have any side effects from BC when will I notice them? After the first pill? Trinessa (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol)

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A 27-year old female asked:

Was wondering if there are any recalls on glenmark norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol tablets at this time..Sprintec is also questionable?

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A 18-year old female asked:

I just started mono-linyah (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) how many days do i have to wait to have unprotected s*x, and how effective is it?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 22-year old female asked:

Taking norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol for 3 months. Took a placebo instead of last active pill. Took last active/placebo together next day. Worry?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 19-year old female asked:

Can I change the time I take TriNessa (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) to late night dose without having to wait till I start the new pack? As in, a double dose?

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A 19-year old female asked:

How can I change the time I take TriNessa (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) to late night without affecting the effectiveness? I usually take it at 5:58am, but have overslept i twice.

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A 21-year old female asked:

Can Trinessa (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) cause periods to be only 2-3 days?

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A 16-year old female asked:

I've been taking TriNessa (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) for a year if I take it earlier than normal could it cause nausea?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 18-year old female asked:

Ive been on the previfem (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) 2 years+.Period norm lasts 3-4 days and isnt heavy.Last time only lasted 2 days and was very light.should I be concerned?

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A 26-year old female asked:

If i took 1 week 3 trinessa (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) pill in place of one week 1 white pill. Then continued next day with one pill a day in pack. Still protected from pregnanc?

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A 49-year old asked:

Does trinessa (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) stop my period?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A female asked:

How many trinessa (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) can I take in place of the morning after pill?

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A 31-year old female asked:

I have a 8cm cyst on my left ovary and taking previfem (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) will it go away?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 17-year old female asked:

Is it normal to have cramps a week before your green pills on trinessa (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) bcp?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 24-year old female asked:

Do I still have to wait a week before having unprotected sex when switching from trisprintec (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) to sprintec?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 19-year old male asked:

If you switch from tri previfem (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) to tri sprintec right after the plecebo week and start the first active pill day 4 of cycle are u still protected?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 26-year old female asked:

On ortho trisprintec (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol). Usually take the pill at 8 am. Yesterday i forgot and didn't take it until 11 pm. I have never missed a dose. Am i protected?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 27-year old female asked:

I started takin trinessa (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) last sunday and it made me have a period after the 3rd day of taking it. I just had a cycle that ended 2/19 is this normal?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 28-year old female asked:

Is Trisprintec (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) a reliable pill? Ever since I switched to this pill my periods have been way off schedule and I'm getting nervous. I haven't started

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 22-year old female asked:

I have been on tri sprintec for 3 years. My gyno messed up and put me on trinessa (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) on accident. Will this mess up my body or cycle? I'm very nervous.

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 22-year old female asked:

I have been taking trinessa (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) for over a year. I tried to skip this cycle by starting a new pack but started bleeding on my second week. Should it stop?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 29-year old female asked:

Can i take 4mg Zofran along with TriNessa (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) and chlorthalidone 25 mg?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

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