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Can Pimple On Face Be Side Effect Of Althea Pills?

hello doc, im 22 yrs old & single but i used to have irregular menstruation..my aunt advised me to ask for her ob/gynecologist help. My OB advised me to take althea pills for 3 months..i've already consumed 1 pack but i noticed that more pimples/acne are coming out of my face which i never used to have..was that a normal effect???
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I really appreciate your concern and form the history given here I would like to say that if the given medicine is hormone containing pill then this may cause the pimples, you need to have a word with your doctor for this, hope this information helps you, take care and have a nice day.
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Can Pimple On Face Be Side Effect Of Althea Pills?

HI Thank for asking to HCM I really appreciate your concern and form the history given here I would like to say that if the given medicine is hormone containing pill then this may cause the pimples, you need to have a word with your doctor for this, hope this information helps you, take care and have a nice day.