So, i recently went back on birth control. I know that sometimes it takes time for the body to adjust but I'm wondering if maybe i should switch. It seems i always get a headache shortly after taking it. And today I'm feeling light headed and just over all not right. I'm taking Tri Sprintec if that helps.
Anyone have any experience?
Kasha
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Headaches are ALWAYS a cause for concern while using hormonal birth control - when we talk about it taking time for the body to adjust we normally talk about bleeding patterns, any sign of potentially dangerous side-effects such as strokes should be addressed straight away.
Get yourself to the doctor. If you suffer regular headaches or migraines when not on hormonal birth control then you really shouldn't be on hormonal birth control at all as you'd be at higher risk of stroke. If this is just while on hormonal birth control then you should discontinue use of all hormonal birth control methods. If it is just while on this specific type/brand of birth control you should switch to another type/brand, or still consider non-hormonal options such as FAM, barrier methods or IUD's.