Birth Control and skin sensitivity

By Astridhaze October 9, 2011 - 1:28am

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I'm not sure the two are related, but that's why I'm asking! I was switched from a name brand to a generic form of birth control (Reclipsen) and have noticed my skin breaking out more. What's worse is sometimes at night my skin will get itchy and I'll scratch- but the itching won't stop. I get these reddish welts on my legs that look like razor bumps, but I shaved over a day ago and didn't have any problems. Can certain birth controls cause skin sensitivity like this?

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Astridhaze

Yes it does! I thought I was going nuts, but since I've started taking it I've noticed myself itching. I went and bought some medicated lotion just to help relieve the itching until I go see my OBGYN Tuesday morning.

October 9, 2011 - 2:27pm

Anonymous

Hi Astridhaze,
Thank you for your question and welcome to EmpowHer. You can find all drug reactions from drugs.com which you can find all the details here http://www.drugs.com/sfx/reclipsen-side-effects.html.

Rashes were one of the common side effects from using this certain birth control pill and you may actually be having an allergic reaction. Before continuing it's use, I would contact your OBGYN.

I hope this helps.
Missie

October 9, 2011 - 9:51am