What can I do if taking the pill makes me nauseous?

It makes me nauseous.

Oct 14, 2015 Updated: Aug 28, 2025

Try this: If you want to stay on your current type of pill, you could try taking it at night. You could also try taking a different brand of pills.

Still not working?

Still not working? You might want to try another methods that you don’t take by mouth, such as the implant, an IUD, patch, ring, or shot.

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Implant (Nexplanon)
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