Posted by AnneL on May 20, 2001, at 17:18:32
In reply to The Pill and Psychiatric Meds, posted by Ambrosia on May 20, 2001, at 15:52:45
> Ambrosia,
I have not read that psychotropic medications interfere with the efficacy of oral contraceptives such as Ortho-Triclyclen, however,
headaches, nausea and fatigue are all common side effects of birth control pills. Nausea and fatigue should disappear by the end of your third cycle of pills, however, headache is something you should discuss with your gynecologist. Some women are very sensitive to the progesterone component of the pill and respond with very severe headaches. You may be able to take the pill successfully without headaches by changing your brand of pill. Some women cannot tolerate the birth control pill at all, causing very serious headaches which may represent an increased risk of stroke (very small risk, however, headache must always be reported to your physician). Other women become profoundly depressed while taking any type of hormonal contraceptive, whether it be a combination oral contraceptive or something like depo-provera (the every 3 month "shot"). The long and the short of it is this: nausea and fatigue are common and not serious side effects that usually subside within 3 months, headaches must be reported to your physician. If contraception is a consideration and you decide hormonal preparations are not for you, there are of course other options which are very effective. Talk to your doctor. Good Luck, Anne
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