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I decided to stop taking my birth control pills last week the last three days i've been extremely tired and had mild headache. it that normal?

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Dr. Jane Van Dis answered

Maybe: Any changes in hormones can have the effects you describe. Make sure you stay super well hydrated as #1 cause of headache is dehydration. Also consider other reasons that you could be tired.

Answered 2/1/2015

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A member asked:

I decided to stop taking my birth control pills last week the last three days i've been extremely tired and had mild headache. it that normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jane Van Dis answered

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