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Triprevifem

Triprevifem

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Brands

Prefest • Previfem • Trisprintec • Trilegest fe • Trinessa

Generic Drug

Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol

Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

Red ring shaped rash

Treats

Acne
Condition
Endometriosis
Condition
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Condition
Cystic acne
Condition

Related questions

A 30-year old female asked:

My doc switched me from triprevifem to trisprintec (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) when I requested a lower or more consistent dose of hormones. Is there even a difference ?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

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?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

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 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?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

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?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

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 30-year old female asked:

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

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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 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.

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

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:

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

A female asked:

I used tri sprintec for birth control, today my pharmacy switched me to tri previfem (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol). I mostly use it for acne and to regulate my period. Is this going to affect it?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 19-year old female asked:

Ended my last pack of triprefivem b/c and after my placebos,resumed with new brand orthotri cyclen. Back up contreception for month or safe from preg?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

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