I've been taking Rigevidon combined pill for several months with no issues apart from a small amount of nausea which quickly went away. Since I started my last pack just over a week ago, I've been getting headaches focused around my eyes. I take my pill at 9am, and the headache comes on about 2-3pm and lasts for a couple of hours.
I delayed taking my pill today and didn't get the headache at the usual time (my eyes still feel very dry and tired, but it's not hurting like yesterday). Does this mean it's the pill causing the headaches? Why would it suddenly bring on side effects after being fine for months?
The only things I've done differently this month are as follows:
- I took the full 7-day break (typically I only break for 4-5 days as getting back on the pill sooner reduces IBS symptoms).
- Before this break, I ran two packs together.
- I've taken about 4x as much Imodium as I would in a typical week (9mg as opposed to than ~2mg in a standard week)... but I've never heard of Imodium causing headaches or dry, tired eyes.
Could any of these be relevant factors?
It's literally been only a week since I went for my 6-month checkup for the pill and told the doctor everything was fine, so I'm going to look like an idiot if I go in now and say I need a different pill or implant. Is it dangerous to carry on taking the pill, scheduling taking it so the headaches happen when I'm asleep? I don't get aura, am 26, and don't smoke.