WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 2007: Re: CONTRACEPTION: Face puffiness caused by Oral Contraceptives -- (Links)

Re: CONTRACEPTION: Face puffiness caused by Oral Contraceptives -- (Links)

From: Hope Waltman (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 26 Dec 2007 08:15:34 -0600 (CST)

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Estrogen and Progestin (Oral Contraceptives)

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a601050.html

Oral contraceptives may cause side effects. Some side effects can be serious.

Why is this medication prescribed? How should this medicine be used? Other uses for this medicine What special precautions should I follow? What special dietary instructions should I follow? What should I do if I forget a dose? **What side effects can this medication cause? What storage conditions are needed for this medicine? In case of emergency/overdose What other information should I know? Brand names Other names

Hope, WH Forum Moderator

At Mon, 24 Dec 2007, loise wrote: >I been taking birth control pill for like 6 months. The 1st month I
>took Diane 35 but felt very nauseous so switched to yasmin with minimal
>side effects for 2 months. However after hearing about mercilon which
>is much cheaper than yasmin I gave it a try on 4th month and big
>mistake. My face swelled, giddy spells and i developed painful bumps on
>my ears. I only been on it for like 5 days before I had to give it up.
>Stopped the pill completely for 2-3 weeks before getting back on yasmin
>next month. But it seems now that my face would swell no matter what
>brand of OCP I took. I tried diane 35 again on 6th month when stock ran
>out for yasmin which they claim is more expensive but cause no water
>retention but still my face is puffy. Usually doctors would advise the
>patient to continue on the pill as the water retention will go away in
>later months.. but in my case what am i supposed to do since its not my
>first month on it? Im thinking of stopping but can I do that abruptly in
>the middle of a pack will I damage my health further? Is the puffiness
>caused by the pill or due to switching to brands of pills has upset my
>hormones or my health permanently? Im worried please help...

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