Is there a difference with generic birth control and the real thing?

So today I finally got my birth control and will start today. My prescription said Alesse, but apperently they gave me generic (Lessina-28). Is there a difference? I am really dreading side-effects. Anyone had any with lessina?
Answer:
As far as a generic verses a brand name in this case there is no difference. It is all estrogen based and that is what works. Many do not have any side effects. Some have a little bloating or like a mild morning sickness for a few days but that goes away quickly. Don't worry about it be safe not sorry!!

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I think a lot of pills are going generic so that we can afford to buy them and they do the same job that I know of

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There is nothing different about generic and name brand. They have the same active ingredients. It's the fillers that are different. They work the same way. By law, the pharmacy has to give you the generic unless the Md specifically writes "no substitutions". The side effects are going to be the same. Don't worry. If you do have side-effects just stop taking the medication and call your Md to try a different one.

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No just the generic brand is more cheaper then the name brand still works the same. Any type of pill will have side effects but not every one has them. They just put that there to warn you.

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no difference between them both. think of it as the store brand which it cheaper and the name brand which cost more. maybe your insurance did't cover the name brand, but covered the "store brand"

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