AITA for throwing away my daughter’s birth control prescription?

I had a similar situation with my daughter being prescribed a drug which I didn’t agree with, she is also a similar age to yours. I let her know in no uncertain terms what I thought of that doctor and that drug. But where we differ is that I said to her, whilst I wouldn’t stop her from taking this particular medicine, I wanted her to get a second opinion from another doctor. So I proceeded to fill the script and book the appointment.

Well second opinion came after she started taking the medicine. That doctor happened to have the same thoughts as me, but because my daughter heard this opinion from a qualified doctor rather than paranoid parent, she decided to change her opinion and stop taking the prescribed medicine.

As others have pointed out, the contraceptive pill has come a long way since you were 18. Also just because you had a bad reaction doesn’t necessarily mean your daughter will.

I would get the pill prescription reinstated for her from original doctor and book another appointment for a second opinion from someone different. Even if they are not a specialist, a decent GP will know the difference between different pills and which ones present less of a danger to her given your family history. Attend the second appointment so you can make sure the doctor understands what happened to you. But also be prepared for the fact that the second opinion might just as likely dismiss your concerns too.

Should the worst happen and she have a bad reaction to the pill, you will be able to identify it quickly given your experience and the ER would be the best place to take her. Better off that you know she is taking it than her have to lie to you about that too.

Your probably gonna cop the asshole judgement here anyway I would say, but I’ll refrain and say NAH. I get your just concerned about your daughters health, but your setting yourself up on a warpath with your daughter and it will only hurt your relationship with her.

Better you preserve the trust you have, being close to your kids is important, why risk it all over this?

As for the Facebook posts, that’s deplorable and a whole different issue. If she doesn’t delete posts that defame you; then you should consider curtailing her ability to use the service. I’m betting she relies on you for her phone and internet service.

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