Nausea and Evra Patch? - Birth Control Message Board

UK Chick · 10-20-2005, 08:08 AM

Hi

Ive just started using Evra (2nd week) and it makes me feel really sick, does anyone have this same problem? If so does it ever subside?

Thanks

GLSheridan · 10-20-2005, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by UK Chick

Hi

Ive just started using Evra (2nd week) and it makes me feel really sick, does anyone have this same problem? If so does it ever subside?

Thanks

It's a common side effect, and it should subside after a few cycles. Try taking some cola syrup or Emitrol when you feel nauseated. If the nausea is too much, talk to your physician.

BostonGirl44 · 10-20-2005, 08:36 PM

Same thing happened to me when I was on Ortho Evra. Then I started throwing up after putting on a new patch after a week of going without. It got to be too much for me and I gave up on it. I hope it works out better for you.

LJ56 · 10-23-2005, 10:56 AM

I also have this problem. It does get better once you get used to it. I also noticed that it happens when I first wake up if I hadn't had anything to eat. I just restarted the patch last week. Today I'm going to be putting on my second week patch. As long as I eat a little something when I first wake up it's not so bad. I remember last time I was on it I didn't notice the nausea after the first few weeks anymore. Good luck! I hope it passes for you. I also know that I am not using it for birth control because last time I was on it I ended up pregnant. I'm using it to regulate my period and stop my face from breaking out. So the nausea went away after a few weeks and then during my 5th or 6th cycle it came back and I started throwing up and turns out I was pregnant. So if I start needed it for birth control I will be switching to a pill or something else.

UK Chick · 10-24-2005, 02:29 PM

Hi, thanks for your replies!! I hate this patch, I am getting so many side effects!! I am thinking off taking it off before the end of course!!! I just wrote another patch asking if I can take it off before the end, is this ok?