WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2003: Re: does orthotricyclen make you gain weight??

Re: does orthotricyclen make you gain weight??

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 28 Feb 2003 06:10:51 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 27 Feb 2003, anonymous wrote: >
>Hi, i'm 20 years old and I've never taken birth control pills before. My
>dermatologist gave me orthotricyclen to improve my acne problem.
>However, i am afraid to start on it because I've heard that it makes you
>gain weight. I'm still not clear about whether the medicine makes you
>eat and sleep more therefore you gain weight, or whether it has
>chemicals that just adds weight to your body. Please tell me which is
>true, and what I can do to counteract the weight gain? And what are the
>chances that my acne will improve if i take the medicine? thank you .

It may, each person reacts differently.

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Director Obgyn.net Latina Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández Buenos Aires Argentina Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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