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Can other medication you take at the same time as your birth control cancel out your birth control?
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∙ 13y ago
Yes, but there are some medications that interact with oral contraceptives, so it is important that you let your pharmacist and doctor (if there are different prescribing doctors) what medicines you are currently taking.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 13y agoSometimes. If you are using the Birth Control pill, some medications (like certain antibiotics) might make your body get rid of the estrogen from the pills faster than it normally would. This might put you at risk of getting pregnant.
Most medications don't have an effect on birth control pills - the best thing to do is ask your pharmacist when you get your medication filled. If you are using other forms of birth control, such as condoms, your medications will not "cancel it out".
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When taking different kinds of birth control can they cancel each other out?
There is no combination of birth control that cancels its effectiveness.
Is it safe to take vicodin on birth control?
Vicodin and birth control pills should not be taken together. Medication like Vicodin can limit the effectiveness of birth control pills causing them not to work as well.
Can Clopidogrel be taken with Lansoprazole and similar medication and do they cancel each other out?
They do not cancel each other out but there is evidence that lansoprazole (Prevacid) may decrease the effectiveness of clopidogrel (Plavix).
What are common side effects of the birth control pill?
Like any other medication, the birth control pill has side effects to be aware of. Some common side effects are headache, breakthrough bleeding, mood swings and decreased libido.
What will happen if you take someone else's birth control pill?
You should never take a medication that is someone else's--especially if you don't know how it works. Birth control is a hormonal medication that regulates a woman's menstrual cycle, prevents ovulation, and/or prevents implantation of a fertilized egg. It has to be taken on a daily basis in order for it to work properly. If it's taken by someone who has other medical problems, or who is on other medications, it can be very dangerous. If you want to know more about birth control, talk to your doctor and get some for yourself.
How many pills are in a pack of birth control?
The number of pills in a pack depends on the particular medication. The most common is 21 "active" pills (with medication in them) and 7 "inactive" pills (no medication). There are many other variations -- 21 active pills only, or 28 active pills only, or 77 active pills and 7 placebos, 24 active and three placebos, etc. Ask your pharmacist or prescriber about the type of birth control pill you have.
Is Vitamin C birth control?
No. Vitamin C and other vitamins will not substitute for birth control.
What are the contraindications of cephalosporins?
Acetaminophens, overactive thyroid medicines, male and female hormones, other antibiotics, blood thinners, disulfiram (antabuse), antiseizure medicines, blood pressure drugs, birth control medication.
Does Hydrocortisone affect the birth control pill?
Nasacort and other inhaled steroids do not affect the birth control pill
How do doctors know if you are on birth control?
Doctors will know that you are on birth control when you tell them. It is wise to tell your doctor that you are birth control, as it is wise to tell them that you are taking any other medications as well. By telling your doctor that you are on birth control it will help when you need treatment or need to take any other medications such as antibiotics(penicillin, amoxicillin), because there are medications that can lower the effectiveness of your birth control.
Why do people only know about pills for birth control?
Because they were never informed or taught about other forms of birth control
When is sex free of pregnancy?
When there is no sex. But having a vasectomy, or a tubal ligation (tubes tied) with the girl taking birth control is probably about the next best thing. Also if she or the guy is infertile. Next in line to that is the girl taking birth control medication, with the guy having spent some time in a hot tub. Keep in mind that the actresses in the adult film industry have sex over and over again with men they dont know. They use birth control medication, or some other arrangement that prevents pregnancy. They probably also have to sign waivers saying that the other party is exempt from all responsibilities if there is a child, or that they agree to have an abortion.
