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Q: side effects of switching pills

asked by: __filmnoir on January 29th, 2009

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hi
i'm currently on portia to help with acne. i want to switch pills because i basically have no libido anymore and i also think the portia is largely contributing to my depression/anxiety. i have a history of very mild depression but i think the bc is making it so much worse. i don't feel anything at all like myself anymore. so is there any pill that won't affect my libido, won't make my depression worse and will actually help with my acne? or is there no such thing? i don't know; i just really want to feel like myself again. any advice?

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charolastra22

replied on January 31st, 2009

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Check Belara, it's supposed to help with acne (after a couple of months) and I'm on it, suffer from depression and have not had any problems, or with libido either. But do your research and talk to your doctor before any switch Smile

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saw19842002

replied on January 31st, 2009

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I take Loestrin Fe 24 and it does not affect my libido at all, makes me crave it more actually...no complaints with this BC. On the other hand, I was on the Nuva Ring and it made me feel a depression that really frightened me and also made me extremely emotional. But I do agree with charolastra22, do your research online and discuss your options with your doctor.

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