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On Dianne. Prescribed To Start With Althea. Thoughts?

hi...am maria...i have been using dianne for two years as birth control pills and at thesame time to help with my acne problem and it was ok for me.....my doctor suggested that I shift to althea....am afraid to start with althea because i might gain weight.....do you think althea and dianne have thesame effectivity,,,thanks
Mon, 24 Jun 2013
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yes maria these are same preparations althea is cheaper preparation but with same efficacy.you can switch to althea thanks.
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On Dianne. Prescribed To Start With Althea. Thoughts?

yes maria these are same preparations althea is cheaper preparation but with same efficacy.you can switch to althea thanks.