Switching Pills

[thecouch]

As of Sunday, I was on the birth control pill, Seasonale and I hated it. I felt that it made me overemotional and depressed. I talked to my doctor about it and I asked her if I could switch to Yasmin and she said that I could. All I have to do is finish my pack of Seasonale that I was on at the time and then wait a week and then take Yasmin. Is that okay to do? I stopped taking Seasonale yesterday and I didn't know if I was to start bleeding right away or it takes a couple days or if I bleed at all. The thing I am worried about is if I don't bleed at all this week and then when Sunday comes when I am supposed to go on Yasmin and I do take it, even if my period didn't start on or before Sunday, is it still okay to take since my doctor said it was? Sorry if that is a little confusing, I'm confused and worried myself. If anyone can help me with that, I would greatly appreciate that. Thank you.

[LittleFury]

Just do as a doctor said. Sometimes it might take you a couple of days to start bleeding, sometimes your period might be so light that you almost think that you didn't get it. The best thing alwyas is to just follow doc's advice, they know better than us.

[thecouch]

Thanks. The only thing is when I went to see my doctor, it was also because I was having break through bleeding, and I was wondering if she thought that I would still be bleeding by the time I finished the pack...I don't know, I'm so confused.

Thanks for the reply though. It does make me feel better.

[Brandye]

As a doctor it bothers me that you would leave the doctor's office with questions and then turn to a bunch of people who may or may not know what they are talking about for the "straight" answer.

Many women are on multiple pills before they get one they tolerate well. I assume that your doctor told you to finish the month of your current pill, wait a week and start the new one. Do that. Exactly that. Sure it is ok to do that or she would not have told you to. If you are not tolerating the pill, there may be breakthrough bleeding or there may be no bleeding. It is most likely that your period will be lighter than normal.

For the record, that advice is exactly what I (or likely any doctor) would have recommended. If questions remain, call the doctor's office and speak with one of the nursing assistants. They get these questions all the time. Second best, ask the pharmacist when you get the new prescription filled. They also get these questions all the time.

As much as I respect the regulars on this board, there are sometimes flakes who do not know what is what. Where do you want advice about messing with your hormones?

[thecouch]

Thanks for that info. (by the way, I didn't have these questions when I left the doctor's office ) Anyway, I have gotten a lot of the same responses so I don't think everyone is telling me wrong. Thanks again for the info.

[Brandye]

OK, couch, I understand that. I would still recommend with questions regarding medication, go to the source. Some of the suggestions found on these boards are downright dangerous.

[xjanedoex]

I've been on the same pill, tri-cyclen, for about 2 years. I'm just noticing now how bad the mood swings and depression has gotten. When I asked my doctor, he said if all I have is mood swings, I shouldn't change. I was wondering if Alesse is any better? Should I go back or should I stay with the one I have?