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Generic Alesse

posted 2 years ago in Wellness

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Honey bee

Rosie Girl September 18, 2010 Montana

My Dr just prescribed me the generic form of alesse BC. I haven't been taking anything for awhile now, and am nervous to start because of possible side affects (weight gain!!!!). Anyone else on this? What are/were your side affects?

2 years ago

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Helper bee

Ms. Min Pin October 3, 2010 Lives in NY; Wedding in New Hampshire

I have been taking generic Alesse for at least the past 5 years...no real side effects that I have experienced. I have been on BC for at least the last 10 years consistently. Before Alesse I went on Orthotricyclen and that one made me gain weight. The Alesse is a low dose of estrogen (synthetic i think) so its not supposed to have the side effects. I am fairly certain that most (or all) BC pills will cause you to gain some weight.

2 years ago

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Bumble bee

Boston Bee

I was on the generic of Alesse for a few months, but stopped just because I didn't want to take a hormonal birth control anymore. Immediately before that, I was on Ortho Tri Cyclen, which caused me to gain weight, but when I switched to Alesse, I didn't notice anymore weight gain (didn't lose any either though).

2 years ago