switching birth control! concerns?

Anna
I was taking Aubra before but have switched to orsythia, its generic equivalent (I stopped Aubra for two months before taking orsythia). It has the same level of hormones, but I'm still concerned it'll effect me differently, as I was perfect on Aubra. Are my concerned valid? Also, I started my pack on Monday at 8 PM, my period started Saturday around 3 PM. I've heard if i take my birth control within the first five days of my started cycle I will be covered pregnancy wise. Is this true? Thanks!