Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Can I Take Tri-Sprintec Instead Of Ortho Tri-Cyclen For Contraception?
Yes I am concerned about switching over to a generic contraceptive. I previously. Have been taking ortho tri cyclen lo and now want to take tri sprintec because it is the same but over a hundred dollars cheaper every month I'm told there is a higher dosage of estrogen in it,. Is it very high I'm 40 &. Have been on birth control for over 20 yrs now
Sat, 7 Dec 2013
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Ortho tri cyclin and tri sprintec both contain a combination of an estrogen and progesterone.
The estrogen found in both is ethiny estradiol. The strength is the same in both, 0.035 mg of ethinyl estradiol.
There is a formulation of ortho tri cyclin that contains less estradiol, it is called ortho tri cyclin Lo and it contains 0.025 mg.
If you were previously using the formulation with the higher strength then you would be using basically the same tablet if you switch.
I hope this helps
Ortho tri cyclin and tri sprintec both contain a combination of an estrogen and progesterone.
The estrogen found in both is ethiny estradiol. The strength is the same in both, 0.035 mg of ethinyl estradiol.
There is a formulation of ortho tri cyclin that contains less estradiol, it is called ortho tri cyclin Lo and it contains 0.025 mg.
If you were previously using the formulation with the higher strength then you would be using basically the same tablet if you switch.
I hope this helps
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Hormonal contraceptive
Loading Online Doctors....