Nausea on OTC-Lo, Got Worse After A Yr??

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Registered: 05-22-2004
Nausea on OTC-Lo, Got Worse After A Yr??
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Wed, 07-07-2004 - 12:26pm
Hello,

I have been on BCP for 4 years, and on OTC-Lo for about one. When I started OTC-Lo I had a little bit of nausea the first few days of each pack, but it was bearable. Now, however, I think it's getting worse. This morning I had to cancel working out with my friend because I knew I would vomit if I got out of bed. I'm getting pretty frusturated, and what I really want to do is to stop BCP and try for a baby, but my DH doesn't want to right now. Has anyone ever experienced this side effect? I want to make sure its the OTC-Lo that's giving me the nausea.

Thanks!

Andrea



Andrea

Wife to Chris since 7-13-03
Mom to Alyssa (10-10-05)
Expecting Baby GIRL #2 in May!


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Registered: 05-22-2004
Wed, 07-07-2004 - 4:42pm
Bump :)


Andrea

Wife to Chris since 7-13-03
Mom to Alyssa (10-10-05)
Expecting Baby GIRL #2 in May!


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Registered: 12-30-2003
Wed, 07-07-2004 - 7:53pm
Hi atbioteach, welcome!

Nausea can be a side effect when starting or changing pills but usually disappears after about 3 cycles. Our bodies change with time so perhaps you have ‘outgrown’ your present pill. I think it may be time to ask your doc for a pill change! Let us know how you're doing, ok?

Good luck,

      Jill

    

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Registered: 08-13-2003
Thu, 07-15-2004 - 1:03am
Hello!

I have been on OTC-Lo for 4 months and I am finding this WORSE than what people tell me is pregnancy nausea! It is progressively getting worse everyday I swear, and I was NEVER sick when I was pregnant 1 day. I went on it due to cystic breasts, well at my 4 month follow up I will try for a monophasic pill or stop altogether. Condoms when used 100% of the time the right way worked 100% for 10 years with my husband..... as for the boobies, they better cooperate! Also, I had ridiculous breakthrough bleeding on OTCLO not just spotting. I know I should give it more time or adjust it but I really want my body back the way it was! It is the tri-phasic pill that messes alot of us up I swear!! Good Luck!

Susie
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Registered: 12-30-2003
Thu, 07-15-2004 - 7:47am
Hi Susie, welcome!

Four cycles is usually enough time to see if a pill works well for you. It sounds as though OTC-Lo wasn’t the right choice! If you are still some time away from your follow-up you might want to call your doc and see if s/he will switch you over the phone. Let us know what pill you switch to and how you like it, ok? I hope you’re feeling better soon.

hugs,

      Jill