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Can Yaz Contraceptives Be Substituted By Althea?

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Posted on Fri, 30 Jan 2015
Question: Hi!! I am currently using yaz oral contaceptive pill but i want to try althea.. Is it possible and how should i take it? My last white pill from yaz was yesterday (jan2,2015). Thank you for the help.
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Answered by Dr. Soumya (40 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
To start after periods

Detailed Answer:
Hello

I read your query and I understand your concerns about changing to althea.

Althea pulls can be started on second day after getting your periods.

There will be same contraceptive benefit and no need to change anything else.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E
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Can i also take metformin and xenical ( orlistat) while taking althea without decreasing the effectivity of my OCP?
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Answered by Dr. Soumya (24 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Yes you can take these medicines without reducing contraceptive benefit.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E
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Can Yaz Contraceptives Be Substituted By Althea?

Brief Answer: To start after periods Detailed Answer: Hello I read your query and I understand your concerns about changing to althea. Althea pulls can be started on second day after getting your periods. There will be same contraceptive benefit and no need to change anything else.