i am trying to get on a birth control pill. my doctor is trying to find one that my insurance covers. they got me a brand called "apri". has anyone heard of this one or ever used it? i need to find out if it safe to take. not like orthra with all people dying.
2007-02-23 05:19:40 · 7 answers · asked by jessica_6902 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
It is sold under the following names: Apri, Cyclessa, Desogen, Mircette, Ortho-Cept
2007-02-23 05:30:02 · answer #1 · answered by jilldaniel_wv 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you ever been on birth control? Every pill is different, some high in oestrogen and some high in progesterone. You should not take the pill if you have blood disorders or smoke. But if you are healthy there should be a pill that will work for you. If not try the nuva ring. They insert it and done! No worries.
2007-02-23 13:28:09 · answer #2 · answered by Kimmy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel (EH thih nill ess tra DYE ole and des oh JESS trel)
Brand Names: Apri, Cyclessa, Desogen, Mircette, Ortho-Cept (see source below)
I have taken mircette which is the same stuff. Was put on it because it was safe for my high blood preasure and was on it for 3 years with out a problem.
2007-02-23 23:49:13 · answer #3 · answered by lilebsmom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have not heard of or used that kind brand but I do know that all pills have warnings on them and that they all have their own risks. I used the orthra patch and I didn't have a problem with it but that is not to say that all those others didn't die from it. I would ask your doctor about the health risks invalved with that brand since they would know the best.
2007-02-23 13:29:05 · answer #4 · answered by Toni T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have never even heard of it, and i have been on almost every kind out there. There are many other brands that insurance will pay for, just keep looking.
2007-02-23 13:25:47 · answer #5 · answered by meg 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
have never heard of it
2007-02-23 13:38:44 · answer #6 · answered by Mel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't take birth control, it usually doesn't work anyways. the best, and only fool-proof birth control is abstinance.
2007-02-23 13:24:28 · answer #7 · answered by Rachel 2 · 0⤊ 5⤋