Re: Alesse: panic attacks and crying
From: Alicia Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 28 Aug 2003 15:01:19 -0500 (CDT)
It may be due to BCP and it may go away in a couple of cycles or not.
At Thu, 28 Aug 2003, Phaedra wrote:
>
>I have recently started on Alesse (I am currently in my second week) and
>have been experiencing extreme anxiety and depression since 48 hours
>after my first pill. For the last week, I have not been able to stop
>crying. I get a hot flush over my skin and then the tears come. I am
>also experiencing panic attacks; I hyperventilate and cannot breath for
>up to ten minutes.
>
>I am 24 years old and am healthy, active and do not smoke. I love my
>work, my life, and the man I'm with and have never been subject to
>depression or anxiety attacks before. I am VERY concerned about this
>and am praying that it is just part of the adjustment period.
>
>Is this a normal side effect of the birth control pill? If so, how long
>can I expect this to last? Will this decrease over time? Is there a pill
>that would reduce these symptoms?
>
>These side effects are making it almost impossible to function at work
>and my relationship is suffering.
>
>Please help with any similar stories or advice. I have read through the
>other posting here but have not found anyone who has mentioned the
>crying or panic.
>
>Thank you!
>
>--
>Phaedra Cameron
>
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Alicia Lapidus MD
Head Obstetrics Division,
Hospital J. A. Fernández
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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