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Previfem

Previfem

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Brands

Triprevifem • Prefest • Trisprintec • Trilegest fe • Trinessa

Generic Drug

Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol

Side Effects

Common

Headache
Abdominal pain
Weight changes
Breast pain
Emotional instability
Mask of pregnancy
Emotional problems

Treats

Endometriosis
Condition
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Condition

Related questions

A 21-year old female asked:

Why am I feeling way moodier all the time after being on sprintec for nine months when before that I was on previfem for 3 years and out of nowhere?

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A 18-year old female asked:

I took my birth controls in the wrong order. I'm currently taking tri-previfem (multiphasic). I took a week 2 pill instead of a week 3. Am I protected?

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A 30-year old female asked:

My pharmacy switched me from tri-sprintec to tri-previfem this month. Why would they do that? Should i be concerned?

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?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A female asked:

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

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A 18-year old female asked:

I am on otho tri-cyclen and my doctor has switched me to tri-previfem and told me it is the same thing.. Is it?

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A 34-year old asked:

My cvs has a back order on my birthcontrol, tri-sprintec so they gave me tri-previfem for a month. Is this okay?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 21-year old female asked:

I'm taking a birth control called Tri-previfem and it makes me mad & sad all the time. Is there a type of birth control that can fix my moods?

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A 19-year old female asked:

on second pill in b/c pack,take tri-previfem and been prescribed to amoxicillin.was only on the medicine for 1day when I had sex.Pulled out, pregnant?

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 30-year old female asked:

Is Fenugreek safe with birth control Tri-Previfem? What about Pueraria Mirifica?

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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?

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A 18-year old female asked:

Insurance switched me from tri-previfem to tri-estarylla. Started after my last placebo week. Third day, unprotected sex. Could I be pregnant?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 19-year old female asked:

Also does hydrocodone effect my birth control? I had only been on the medication for a day when k had sex but now I'm scared I'm on tri-previfem

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A female asked:

Taking melatonin (5 mg), lexapro (10 mg), and birth control pills (previfem) right now and was wondering if any of those things shouldn't be combined?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 21-year old female asked:

I have been on my period on and off for two weeks. It goes from Heavy to light then starts all over again. I am currently on birth control (Previfem)?

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 18-year old female asked:

Is tri-previfem the same as ortho tri-cyclen? My doctor has switched me to the generic kind and I am scared.

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A 48-year old asked:

What to do if i'm in the second week of my birth control (tri previfem). If i stop taking the birth control now, will my period come this week?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 20-year old female asked:

I have been taking 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar daily for the health of my bladder, will this is any way inhibit effectiveness of my bcp tri-previfem?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 18-year old female asked:

And is tri-previfem a good birth control? I'm scared it won't be as effective as ortho tri-cyclen

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 20-year old female asked:

Miss 1 blue previfem (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) pill this is the first time & took it next day the day i had unprotected sex.What is chance of pregnancy if he came inside?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 20-year old female asked:

I'm on the birth control Tri Previfem (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol). I took one 12 hours early, do I need another form of birth control and how should I take the rest of the pack?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 22-year old female asked:

How can I skip my period or delay it for one week when taking tri-previfem (triphasic birth control)? I only need to do this one time

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

A 20-year old female asked:

I'm on tri-previfem. I still bought plan b after unprotected sex then we used a condom the next day I have a yeast infection with blood now. Am I preg?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 20-year old female asked:

I'm on tri previfem (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) and took plan b 3 weeks ago. I have a yeast infection w/blood. Is the blood from plan b or is it a sign of implantation? Nervous

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 41-year old female asked:

Can i switch bc pill brands mid cycle? I took one pill of Alyacen but I want to go back to my tried and true generic ortho tri cyclen, tri previfem (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol).

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 20-year old female asked:

My boyfriend came inside of me twice in these past few days. I have been on the birth control pill tri previfem (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) for about three months now. Pregnant?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 22-year old female asked:

On othro tri cyclen and tri previfem (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) now for the last 6 yrs. Im spotting for 2 to 3 week between periods now is it from my birth control.

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 20-year old female asked:

My doctor brought up possibly taking single dose cipro (ciprofloxacin) or Macrobid after intercourse to prevent uti's-will this interfere with my tri-previfem?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

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