Excessive sweating

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Registered: 03-30-2003
Excessive sweating
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Sun, 03-14-2004 - 3:39am
Has anyone had excessive sweating due to their Pill? I can be doing normal things like shopping, and sweat will develop on my upper lip and beads drop down on my forehead; my body (underarms, neck, stomach) are also affected. I also take two antidepressants, but I *think* this started after I began Mircette in November. It's terrible and I've found out it's called 'hyperhidrosis'.

I've tried two other birth control pills... can't seem to find one without bad side effects. *sigh* Any suggestions? I need one with a higher estrogen and lower androgen to keep my skin clear.

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Mon, 03-15-2004 - 7:11am

While it's not something I've heard of, I guess we can't say it's impossible!

Judie Cl for Birth Control 
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Registered: 03-30-2003
Wed, 03-17-2004 - 6:11pm
You know, I think it may be due to my new antidepressant and not Mircette. Bummer either way.
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Registered: 05-15-2009
Sun, 08-21-2011 - 8:35pm