Is the pill expensive
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Is the pill expensive
| Wed, 03-31-2004 - 11:07am |
I was thinking about getting put on the pill, but i dont have any insurance to cover me. I was wonder if you could tell me about how muchh the pill can be. I also would like to know some of the side effects. i know some pills cause you to gain weight and stuff like that. thanks!

I think most people would agree that ANY price for birth control is still cheaper than the cost of raising a child!
Side effects vary from woman to woman and pill to pill. There is really no way to know how you will be affected without trying.... sorry!
I know you could call around to various pharmacies where you live. At my boyfriends' pharmacy cash price for BCP runs around $30 - $36 a month, depending on which one it is.
Also, maybe someone else might know better but can't you get them at Planned Parenthood? I'm not sure about that one.
Side effect vary from person to person. I personally have never gained weight while on the pill, but certain pills have made me extremely moody!
Hope that helps!
~heather
About the weight gain, yes, I think some do make you gain weight, but in my own opinion, it is for a good cause!
-K
Like the other's said, expect $20-$40/month if you're paying full price.
rdheadchk, I also wanted to add that it's ok to ask the doctor to switch to a different pill if you don't like the side effects you are experiencing. Like a previous poster said, you won’t know unless you try.