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Feeling Upset After Switching From Kelnor To Zovia. What To Do?

I have been on the birth control Kelnor 1/35 for a few years now and it has work great. Just this past month, my doctor without telling me put me on Zovia 1/35. I read that these two are 'similar' but I am now noticing my thoughts upsetting me, over thinking, and thinking my feelings have changed for someone or something when just a week ago when I first took this new pill, I was fine. This does not feel like myself and I am becoming very overwhelmed and upset. Do you think it is because of the switch?
Mon, 3 Jun 2013
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Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.

Both Kelnor and Zovia contain equal amounts of Ethinodiol diacetate and Ethinyl estradiol. The acceptability of oral contraceptive preparations in various individuals differ from each other. Therapeutically both preparations are found to be equally effective.

According to surveys conducted, the order of side effects reported by people using Kelnor 35 is nausea, bloating, anxiety, breast pain and depression whereas for Zovia 35 the order is depression, anxiety, bloating, dizziness and breast pain. Since both are hormonal preparations, these side effects are expected. The symptoms of depression you have, is suggestive of zovia.

Although it takes some time for a person to get adjusted to any new preparation of medication when you switch over from one brand to the other, if these symptoms continue or become severe, then you should consult your treating Dr. You can opt for Kelnor again but do not change the pills without consulting your Dr.

I hope this is useful to you.
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Feeling Upset After Switching From Kelnor To Zovia. What To Do?

Hi. Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic. Both Kelnor and Zovia contain equal amounts of Ethinodiol diacetate and Ethinyl estradiol. The acceptability of oral contraceptive preparations in various individuals differ from each other. Therapeutically both preparations are found to be equally effective. According to surveys conducted, the order of side effects reported by people using Kelnor 35 is nausea, bloating, anxiety, breast pain and depression whereas for Zovia 35 the order is depression, anxiety, bloating, dizziness and breast pain. Since both are hormonal preparations, these side effects are expected. The symptoms of depression you have, is suggestive of zovia. Although it takes some time for a person to get adjusted to any new preparation of medication when you switch over from one brand to the other, if these symptoms continue or become severe, then you should consult your treating Dr. You can opt for Kelnor again but do not change the pills without consulting your Dr. I hope this is useful to you.