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What Causes Vomiting And Headaches After Taking Levlen?

I am currently taking the pill levlen and I m having side effects like vomiting diorreah major bloating, red spotting and also head aches.Is it my body adjusting? Because I don t have access to any other type of pill At the moment and it s my first time being on it. Thanks
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Hello,

Some of the side effects of Levlen are the symptoms that you have mentioned like: headache, bloating, diarrhea swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet or weight change may occur. Vaginal bleeding between periods (spotting) or missed/irregular periods may occur, especially during the first few months of use.

I think you should take an appointment with your doctor because of the side effects and another reason is that the Levlen doesn't work properly when you have vomiting or diarrhea so you have to take something else for birth control.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ajeet Singh, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Vomiting And Headaches After Taking Levlen?

Hello, Some of the side effects of Levlen are the symptoms that you have mentioned like: headache, bloating, diarrhea swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet or weight change may occur. Vaginal bleeding between periods (spotting) or missed/irregular periods may occur, especially during the first few months of use. I think you should take an appointment with your doctor because of the side effects and another reason is that the Levlen doesn t work properly when you have vomiting or diarrhea so you have to take something else for birth control. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ajeet Singh, General & Family Physician