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Is it ok to take different birth control pills?

I take lo'ovral and my sister takes yaz. I ran out of mine and can't get anymore for a few months (I lost 2 packs in the move that's why I'm missing so much) and my sister doesn't take hers anymore so I was wondering if I could take it even though it's a different brand.

Yes you can. They are typically similar hormones.

You should probably phone your pharmacy and ask. Yaz can cause high potassium levels, which can be dangerous if you have certain medical conditions or are taking other medications.

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