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Can I Switch Pill From Daphne To Althea?
hello doc.i just want to ask if how can i switch pill from daphne to althea?coz since when im taking daphne pills i still have not my period till now,ive been using it for a month..is it rigth to change my pill to althea even though i have not my period yet?
Tue, 3 Mar 2020
Hi
A pill free period of 7 days is a must to ensure withdrawal bleed to occur.The drug should be taken for 21 days only.Althea contains ethinyl estradiol and cyproterone. Cyproterone causes many side effects.Hence avoided when pregnancy prevention is the only need.More effective low dose hormones are available for the same indication.Kindly consult your gynaecologist before changing the drug.
Hope that was helpful.Let me know if i can assist you further.
Regards
Dr.Saranya Ramadoss
General and Family Health Physician
A pill free period of 7 days is a must to ensure withdrawal bleed to occur.The drug should be taken for 21 days only.Althea contains ethinyl estradiol and cyproterone. Cyproterone causes many side effects.Hence avoided when pregnancy prevention is the only need.More effective low dose hormones are available for the same indication.Kindly consult your gynaecologist before changing the drug.
Hope that was helpful.Let me know if i can assist you further.
Regards
Dr.Saranya Ramadoss
General and Family Health Physician
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