Combination birth control pill and high blood pressure
How our community feel they have been impacted by high blood pressure on the combination birth control pill
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
None or not sure
88%
A bit
9%
Quite a bit
2%
A lot
1%
Out of the 119 reviews for the combination birth control pill, 14 people (12%) reported high blood pressure.
Reviewers that reported high blood pressure as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 3 - 5 yr
21 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 30th Jun 25
The pill was a great experience for me. I’d recommend it if you are someone capable of remembering to take it at the same time everyday. Also, I always know exactly when my period will be. Acne went away and no major side effects. The only potential negative is you have to deal with pharmacies and getting your prescription renewed regularly. I’m about to start a demanding job and am switching to an IUD for convenience.
Improved skin
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 5 - 8 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 10th Apr 25
No see drive. Gained 15 pounds over 6 years, mostly at the start. Can't seem to lose weight. It's the only bc pill that doesn't seem to affect my heart arrhythmia. Got pregnant twice on this stuff though!
Somewhat negative mood
3 more effects
3 helpful
0 comments
Combination birth control pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Headaches
38% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported headaches
Breast enlargement
34% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
Tender breasts
30% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported tender breasts
Lower back pain
29% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported lower back pain
Vaginal dryness
29% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness