Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia
General Practitioner
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Hello doctor,
For more than a year, I took birth control pills. I began experiencing adverse effects around two months ago, including a yeast infection that resurfaced after treatment and severe, agonizing acne around my jawline. I took five tablets of birth control and quit. I am now worried about whether there may be further serious problems. How should I move ahead?
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
Your symptoms indicate the following diagnosis: immunosuppression caused by birth control pills as a side effect. Certainly discontinue the drug and use an alternate method. I advise you to follow a few guidelines mentioned below.
Take capsule Co-Amoxiclav 625 mg (Amoxicillin) twice a day orally.
Take tablet Ketoconazole 200 mg (antifungal) four times a day orally.
Apply 2 % resorcinol (benzenediol), 20 % Azelaic acid (dicarboxylic acid), or 5% Dapsone gel (sulfones) four times a day.
Take a tablet of Hydroxyzine 25 mg (antihistamines) eight hours once in case of any allergy.
However, kindly consult a specialist, talk to them, and take medications with their consent. If your symptoms persist, schedule another appointment.
I hope this helps. Thank you.
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