Is TriNessa progestin only?

MonoNessa and TriNessa are mainly used to help prevent pregnancy in women of childbearing age. Both of these drugs contain two female hormones: ethinyl estradiol (an estrogen) and norgestimate (a progestin).

Is TriNessa discontinued?

The TriNessa Lo brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.

Why was TriNessa discontinued?

It’s important to note that Tri-Lo Sprintec wasn’t pulled due to safety concerns, but rather because of a patent infringement battle between brand manufacturer Janssen Pharmaceuticals and the generic manufacturer Teva Pharmaceuticals.

What kind of birth control is TriNessa Lo?

About Trinessa

NORGESTIMATE; ETHINYL ESTRADIOL is an oral contraceptive. The products combine two types of female hormones, an estrogen and a progestin. These products prevent ovulation and pregnancy.

What replaced TriNessa?

If you’re interested in Ortho Tri-Cyclen but find that it is too expensive or not covered by your prescription, TriNessa is an effective alternative. Similar generics include Tri-Sprintec, Tri-Previfem, Tri-Linyah, Tri-Estarylla, and Tri-Femynor.

Is Estarylla same as Femynor?

no! The pharmacy INSISTS Tri-Estarylla and Tri-Femynor are exactly the same and I insist they are NOT. The pharmacist says Tri-Estarylla always gets replaced with Tri-Femynor by distributors and there is no way to override that, and there’s nothing they can do.

Is TriNessa a hormonal birth control?

TriNessa is a combination birth control pill containing female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). TriNessa also causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.

Is TriNessa lo the same as Tri Sprintec?

By the way, Mononessa and Trinessa are also generic versions of Ortho-Cyclen and Ortho Tri-Cyclen. They have the same active ingredients as Sprintec, and are just as effective as Sprintec, although the pills may look slightly different and there might be differences in cost.

Can TriNessa be used as emergency contraception?

TriNessa has not been studied for and is not indicated for use in emergency contraception.