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A pill that dosen't effect your birth control

kat
08/13/08
kat
Topics:topomaxweight lossbirth control

im currently taking topomax and it seems to be helping my migraines, I also like the weight lose side effect but it makes my birth conntrol less effective. Is their any other migraine medication that has the side effect of weight loss and dosen't effect your birth control?

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Nancy Bonk
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My first real experience with chronic head pain...

Tuesday, September 09, 2008

Hi Kat,

 

We really can't help you with this question because we aren't pharmacists, and each person reacts to medications differently. For example, Cymbalta is "supposed" to be a weight neutral drug. But for me, I gained undesired weight weight while taking it.

 

As far as birth control goes, that is one for you and your doctor and pharmacist.

 

Good luck

Nancy

Nancy Bonk
Nancy Bonk
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Community Manager


My first real experience with chronic head pain...

Tuesday, September 09, 2008

Hi Kat,

 

We really can't help you with this question because we aren't pharmacists, and each person reacts to medications differently. For example, Cymbalta is "supposed" to be a weight neutral drug. But for me, I gained undesired weight weight while taking it.

 

As far as birth control goes, that is one for you and your doctor and pharmacist.

 

Good luck

Nancy

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