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I was on the pill for a few months. It was called Lybrel. Recently I ran out of my prescription and all of a sudden I'm having anxiety issues. Does anyone know if going off the pill can cause this?

Thanks,
Sandina

I am far from an expert, but I would think that they could be related. The pill affects hormone levels and hormone levels during different times of the month for me absolutely can give me more anxiety. Ask your doc but I would think that it def can be related. ((hugs)) Hope you feel better.

Hmm. I've been seeing an acupuncturist since my anxiety came back and she strongly recommended that I stop taking my BC because of the way it effects your hormones. I'd ask my doctor if I were you.

I haven't personally heard of anxiety from stopping the birth control pill. If it were me, I'd ask my local pharmacist and I would also phone the doctor's office for information. Let us know what you find out.

I suppose this is stating the obvious, but if I were on the pill and ran out I might personally be nervous about pregnancy.

HECK YESSSS that getting off the pill can cause anxiety. Thats what happened to me and now I c=am back on the pill. I was a mess. I wish I never went off them. Some people need to be on the pill because it can help with your anxiety.

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