Alesse & Aviane-- are you getting the same results?

bella1829 · 09-07-2007, 11:53 AM

So I've switched off of both Kariva (Mircette) and Tri-Sprintec (OrthoTriCyclen) and my doctor prescribed Aviane for me. I originally wanted to take Alesse (yes I know Aviane is the generic) but the pharmacy was out and I needed to get 3 months worth before leaving to go back to college. So I'm going to start Aviane in a few days (after my period) and was wondering if they really work the same.

I heard a lot of good things about Alesse but bad things about Aviane... ?? My doctor told me they're exactly the same and that's why she gave them to me. Are any of you ladies experiencing really good stuff with one or the other?

Thank you

smileygirll · 09-08-2007, 09:20 AM

This is what I take and I haven't noticed a difference in them. I had always taken Aleese because of my mail-in prescription program. They didn't have the generic version yet, so I got the name brand at the generic cost...I was paying $20 for a 3 month supply. Then they got the generic version and the name brand Aleese was costing me $50 for a 3 month supply. I opted to give the generics a try and they seemed to work just as well. If you do have any problems when switching, give it a month or two to work. If you still have problems, then I would give the doctor a call.

bella1829 · 09-16-2007, 05:16 PM

Anyone else have any comments on Alesse or Aviane?

zmommy06 · 09-16-2007, 07:03 PM

I didn't like Alesse, it didnt do anything positive for my periods (like shorten them or help the cramps) and I ended up pregnant on it..!

Mina575 · 10-04-2007, 10:05 AM

I am on my 2nd month of Aviane. I did start getting a yeast infection towards the end of my first pack but luckily I had a difulcan handy and it cleared right up. I have heard that Aviane can cause yeast infections. Who knows. I had a lot of nausea on Aviane but I started taking my pill at night so that problem has been alleviated. I want to switch to alesse, but it is much more expensive and Aviane is so cheap. So I am going to stick with the Aviane for 3 months and see how it goes. I feel good on this pill, no bloating, no weight gain and no emotional ups and downs. I dont think you have to worry about getting pregnant on it unless you miss pills or fail to take them at the same time every day.