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I just started taking birth control pills and I think they are making me sick.

Should I stop taking them? Can I stop taking them?
I am not taking them to prevent pregnancy, but because my dr suspects endometriosis. nothing has been diagnosed, i don’t have insurance and I have been SO sick the last two weeks. I have been sick to my stomach since I started taking them, then
I got the worst headache of my life 3 days ago and was vomiting. since then, my head still hurts, but not as much. my neck hurts terribly bad and i am nauseated constantly. i can hardly stand it.
i can’t even do anything i am so sick to my stomach.
any help?
I’ve not taken birth control pills before, I’m new to this.
the package insert says that nausea and vomiting are normal for the first 1-3 packs, but this is absurd.

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bobosnickums offline Verified User (5 years, 12 months) Long Term User Shouts: 1 #
An Undisclosed Location | 3 years, 3 months ago (18 minutes after post)

yes, of course you should stop taking them.
and go back to your doctor. he should actually diagnose a problem before he starts treating you for it, one would think.

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3 years, 3 months ago (30 minutes after post)

thanks.
i feel a bit silly for taking them this long, but i guess i just thought it was normal to have nausea and vomiting, but i feel horrible…
i don’t think medicine should make me feel this bad.
derp.

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bobosnickums offline Verified User (5 years, 12 months) Long Term User Shouts: 1 #
An Undisclosed Location | 3 years, 3 months ago (33 minutes after post)

i think it is normal for some people, but not to the extent that youre unable to function.
theres quite a few different types of pill out there, it might just be a matter of finding the right one for you.
lerp derp :P

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An Unknown Location | 2 years, 8 months ago (7 months after post)

Firstly do make an appoint to see your Doctor, or alternatively speak to the nurse in his surgery. It is not uncommon for people to feel unwell when they start a course of birth control pills.

http://www.mirada-medical.com

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kati offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 2 years, 6 months ago (8 months, 3 weeks after post)

If they are making you physically sick, you need to stop taking them. If you have not been properly diagnosed yet, do seek advice for a formal diagnosis. It may be that you have a different problem…

All the best,
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