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    Jan 25, 2010, 11:35 PM
    Sick from OD'ing on Birth control?
    Hi there,

    I took two birth control pills (Seasonique) tonight because the first one tasted sugary (yes, I'm that paranoid). Ever since (5pm) I have been puking my guts out. Is this connected? Coincidence?
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    Jan 26, 2010, 05:16 AM
    Yeah, double dosing on BCP can do that to you.
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    Jan 27, 2010, 01:24 AM

    I called planned parenthood this morning, and they said it was supposed to induce vomiting. Man, what a fun night!!
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    Jan 27, 2010, 07:13 AM
    I learned this from experience as well. NEVER forgot another pill as long as I was on it.
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    Jan 27, 2010, 01:59 PM

    Haha, I doubt I will either.
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    Jan 27, 2010, 02:09 PM

    You might find this information useful:

    Seasonique Information from Drugs.com
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    Jan 28, 2010, 01:39 AM

    Thanks so much for that link!! I learned the following:

    1. You shouldn't be taking Seasonique if you are overweight: strike 1!
    2. You shouldn't be taking Seasonique if you are a smoker, or you shouldn't be smoking while taking Seasonique: strike 2.
    3. It says that you are supposed to take two if one is missed.
    4. My symptoms precisely match those of a Seasonique overdose.
    5. I feel like a dummy.
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    Jan 28, 2010, 06:22 AM

    For some reason it seems easier or more instinctive to look out for the other guy. We seldom think of being proactive for ourselves :). Your doctor should have gone over all that with you, and in case he/she did not, the Pharmacist is supposed to review with you how to take the pills and what the side effects are, including what to do if you miss a dose.
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    Jan 29, 2010, 01:53 AM

    They always offer, then I say I'll read the pamphlet. And I did when I first switched to this one, but those just aren't things I remembered. Glad it's all solved now though!
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