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Re: side-effects ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN 28

From: Kelly Shanahan, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 20 Feb 1998 21:36:44 -0600 (CST)

At Fri, 20 Feb 1998, JS wrote: >
>I just started taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen 28 about a month ago, and have
>been noticing different pains that I haven't experienced before. I was
>wondering if this could have something to do with the pill I am taking.
>I have had pains in my legs, (but not serious pains, just uncomfortable
>pains) and a sharp (uncomfortable) pain in my chest. Could this be
>because of the pill, or is it just normal pains that I'm just noticing
>more, and trying to blame on the pill?
>
>Thank you for your help.

I can't tell you without doing an exam and further tests whether this is something you're just noticing now, or whether it could reflect a serious complication of the pill. With the symptoms you describe, I advise stopping th pill immediately and getting in to see your doctor ASAP. 

--
Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
S. Lake Tahoe, CA


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