I started taking the pill about 4-5 months ago and I've gain close to 10 lbs.  I don't like the weight, how do I get rid of it, or can I?
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my suggestion is to do a little research about the acidity and alkalinity of your body.Most drugs are like toxins to our body...we need a good cleansing(getting rid of the acid diets we eat)before we can lose wieght...
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NO NO NO NO NO  NONONONONNO!!!!!!!!!!!!!\n\nDo not touch diet pills, they are almost ALWAYS dangerous! Do it naturally and you will be fine. Consult a doctor and unless you are more likely to die from being fat, than a diet pill...stay away from them!
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Any time that you have a significant gain or loss from being on these types of meds, you need to be talking to your doctor. Generally your body becomes accustomed to the medications and adjusts accordingly. Most times the weight gain is early on in taking these meds,and over a period of time,the weight gain stops.  \n\nYou really shouldn't have waited until you gained 70 pounds though before seeking help.\n\nThere are plenty of other meds on the market that don't have as significant of side effects.\n\nAlso,have you changed your eating habits?  Have you become more tired from these meds?  Are you not getting as much exercise as before?\n\nAll  of these things factor in to gaining weight. It may be partially the medication,but could be combined with changes in your lifestyle too.\n\nI would strongly recommend seeing your doctor in regards to this and also trying to get to the bottom of why there has been such a significant change in your weight.\n\nGood luck to you,\n~Z~
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I dont like the pills but a low carb diet works best foe me.Just becareful what you take.Good luck.
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I've been on yaz for about 6 months and haven't experienced any side-effects except for a little nausua when I take it without eating something first. I would suggest taking it in the morning after you eat breakfast and be sure to take it the same time each day. When I do get my period during the 'white-pill' days, I tend to gain a pound, but that might just be me.
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Remember how much you ate while on the phentermine and try to keep to that once you go off it. I'm about to go off mine after 3 months and I'm a little worried too about that.  Last time I was on it I didn't exercise or change my eating habits so I gained the weight back.  This time I was already exercising and restricting my food intake when I started on the pills.  So they were just kind of a leg-up with some extra weight loss.\n\nI work out 4 hours a week (3x a week for 80 minutes) and I eat slim-fast for 10 of my 19 meals every week.  I've lost about 35 lbs since February.
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no, i take yasmin.\nive forgotten my pill in the morning and had to wait all day (cause of work) to take it. \nit hasnt affect me atleast. but be carefull. but no 20 to 30 min is not going to hurt.\nI have not had any side effects except gaining about 5 lbs. but that is the least of all lbs that you will gain out of all the bc's.\nive been on it for 2 yrs and its great i will never take another
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A pill?  Sorry.  Life's not THAT easy.  Join a gym.  Get a trainer.  Watch what you eat and sweat!
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There are none--side effects can be worse than the pill itself.  Learn to change your lifestyle and you'll be happier in the end and will end up not gaining the weight back from Drastic dieting or pills.  Once you start eating better and doing something for exercise the weight will come off --those that have more to lose will see a results faster than those that have only 5-10 lbs to lose.  For your weight, you'll have to eat around 2,500 calories a day (your body weight x 12), I know it seems like a lot but this will help.  This means 2,500 calories of HEALTHY food.  No sugar, white bread, rice, fast food, processed foods, etc.  Spread them out between 6 meals a day, every 2.5 hours, this means every meal will have to be 430 calories, not bad when you break it up.  Track your calories on Fitday.com and read fitness forums.  here's a good one:  introduce yourself and tell them "rasberryco" referred you :)  Good luck\n\nFitday.com\nhttp://z13.invisionfree.com/ExtremePhysique/index.php?
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Any birth control I have ever been on has made me gain weight, but our bodies all react differently.
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First off, you should call your doctor.  But rest assured, the body can take 3--6 frustrating months to stabilize when on a pill.  This could be your bodies way of reacting to the new pill, or this may not be the best pill for you.  Work with your doctor to find the best answer for you!
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Your body is adjusting to the pill.  It may take a few months for your body to adjust to the pill.  It's normal.  You may also experience spotting or abnormal periods during the next few months too.
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First of all, I think you should talk with your doctor about this, not a message board where any armchair physician can give their opinion. \nHaving said that, I am on anti-depressants and yes, some can cause weight gain. However, depression can also cause weight gain because you're less active. By being more active I have actually lost 19 pounds.\nLastly I have to say that short term medication for your postpartum blues is a lot safer than allowing the depression to overtake you. Relax about it, you will get past this and then you'll wean off the meds and you'll be too busy with you're little one to worry about this.\nGood luck.
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Sometimes it can make you gain weight.  And sometimes it can make your period stop.  But all pills are different, and all women react differently to each pill.  The first pill I was on (Ortho Tri Cyclen) made me gain weight, my period was heavy and it made me depressed.  The pill I'm on now (Mircette) made me lose weight, my period has shortened to two days, and the depression is gone.  However, I know of lots of women who do perfectly well on Ortho Tri Cyclen.  It's just a matter of finding what works for you.\n\nI have no personal experience with the shot, but I have heard lots of stories of women who had very bad experiences with it.  And I've heard of women who loved it.  Again, it depends on your body.  \n\nThe birth control patch has been linked to a higher risk of blood clots that can be fatal (see link below).\n\nHave you considered the birth control ring?  It's a plastic ring that you insert in the vagina and contains a low dose of hormones.
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dont take trial meds. especially birth control needs to be talked over with a doctor there are many side effect my friend was on the depro vera shot and she gained alot of weight and her hair thinned go to a doctor free clinic go to\nplanned parenthood someone will help you.go to the gyn and talk about this they will give you different choices of safe sex that wont hurt your body you weight issue will probably go away leave the patches alone stay away from the pills unless the doctor says there safe
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Hello. I took it for 3 months about 8 years ago, lost 50 pounds. of course i gained it all back plus more. so yesterday i got my new prescription for 3 months worth. I'm going to try my hardest to keep off what i lose...
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`girl, I must say that that isn't strange!!!!  Your body isn't use to not being on the pill!!! Its like when you take drinks and smothies to lose weight, you will lose but when it is time to eat again your body can't take it. You don't need to take pills, lose weight the old fashion way!!!!!!