I take the birth control Orthocept. Is there any drug interaction with this and St Johns Wort?
- Posted:
- 11 Sep 2009 by melden
- Topics:
- birth control, st. john's wort
Answers (2)
Marvell11 Sep 2009
Yes, there is a moderate drug interaction between Ortho-cept and St. John's Wort. Avoid taking them together.
The effectiveness of oral contraceptives may be reduced if taken with St. John's Wort.
Please see link below for interaction in detail.
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