Replies To: Discontinued Necon 1/50

Kathleen says

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 21:47:48 -0800

I am also VERY UPSET about the discontinuation. Whoever is responsible for the discontinuation has no idea how much it has helped women who really need it. I haven't found any other kinds that have controlled my pain and flow like Necon 1/50 did. I really hope that we can get it back- and soon!

Wendy says

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:46:57 -0800

I called Watson on the Necon 1/50 and they said they started shipping it out to phamacies on 9/1/09. Be on the look out it will be at yours shortly!!! great news!

Kel says

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 06:57:06 -0800

I have been on a generic for Ortho Novum 1/50-28 for a long time now. Having tried dozens and dozens of other BC pills & shots/patches, etc, this is the ONLY thing that has worked for me... I was told last month a distributor discontinued it, they werent sure why. I spent all day today calling various pharmacies in my surrounding area to find one who thinks they might be able to get it in. Whats worse? I still have about 9 refills left of this, but my Dr left the practice when the practice closed, so Id have to be forced to find a new Dr, explain everything, yadda yadda yadda in hopes a new Dr would know something else to try.

Tabatha says

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 13:12:36 -0800

OMG, ok so I thought I was the only one ... I was fine, this is to stop everything, and was the only thing that worked, now I am in such severe pain when it gets to the end of my cycle that I feel almost like I am having kidney stones (which I know is not the case from past experience), I really hope that Neco does become available, I am on Notrel and it doesn't work!!!

Danielle says

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:04:40 -0800

I am taking Necon as well and very upset. Walgreens told me that Ortho Novum had been discontinued too. Waiting to hear from Dr.

Natalee says

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:22:28 -0800

I called Watson and spoke with them directly and they adised it has NOT been discontinued, it is only on a temporary delay. There is not an ETA date however of when it will be available again. My pharmacy told me the first week of August but Watson did not confirm that. Hope this helps!

why says

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 06:22:39 -0800

Thank you for responding so quickly,I will discuss this with my Dr.You have been helpful :)

Verwon says

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:39:33 -0800

No, I'm sorry, there are several posts about this recently.

There are, however, several alternatives on the market that contain the same dosage, have you spoked to your doctor about using on of those?

One of them is Ortho-Novum, there is also Genora, Nelova and Norinyl, as well as a few generics.

Some common side effects to these birth control tablets may include: nausea, headache and weight gain.

Are there any other questions I can answer for you?