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catbyte

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5. I don't know. I was put on the pill with too much estrogen (Ortho Novum 180)

Reply to struggle4progress (Original post)

Sat Nov 24, 2012, 02:38 PM

Nov 2012

for bleeding problems and my blood pressure soared into the stratosphere within 3 months (220/101). They took me off of it & my BP went right down to normal. If I hadn't been monitored I could have had a stroke at age 20.

I guess doctors know more than I do, but still.

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Group pushes to take the pill OTC [View all] struggle4progress Nov 2012 OP

If it goes OTC then the costs should come down also. However, people on any medicine long term still_one Nov 2012 #1

Insurance will not have to pay any of it. That is what OTC is really about. n/t patricia92243 Nov 2012 #2

Although it will raise the cost for some people, it will lower the cost for many others. Travis_0004 Nov 2012 #3

True mzteaze Nov 2012 #6

The poorest uninsured (Medicaid covered) could likely NOT afford it OTC. summerschild Nov 2012 #4

I don't know. I was put on the pill with too much estrogen (Ortho Novum 180) catbyte Nov 2012 #5

Condoms are OTC. Fair's fair. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #7