antiinflammatory and bcp

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-15-2003
antiinflammatory and bcp
2
Wed, 03-10-2004 - 1:43pm
Hi everyone

Need some advice. I've been taking antiinflammatory for back pains for the pas 2 days (every 12 hrs so only 3 pills). I asked my pharmacist if it would make my bcp less effective. She said no (although she did put me on hold to "make sure") today, after my third pill of the antiinflammatory and now done with my first week of bcp i saw a little pink discharge. Do you think it has anything to do with my back medicine or should i worry about it and use another form of protection?

Any input would be great.

Carol

Thanks in advance

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-25-2003
Wed, 03-10-2004 - 2:14pm

What drug and dose are you taking for your back?


To my knowledge, your pharmacist is right.

`
iVillage Member
Registered: 07-14-2000
Wed, 03-10-2004 - 5:42pm
I research my meds pretty well, and I've never heard even a hint of an interaction.

Also, I was on anti-inflamitory meds for a back injury at one point, and I had some spotting and my periods were lighter while I was on it.