Allergy meds and the pill?

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-13-2004
Allergy meds and the pill?
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Fri, 04-30-2004 - 6:57pm
Hey - I am somewhat new to this birth control thing... I KNOW that antibiotics will lessen the effectiveness of the pill...

But what about other medications? I'm sure it's fine, but what about allergy medication like claritin? I'm clear right?

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Fri, 04-30-2004 - 9:19pm
Hi climbinggirl, welcome back!

I'm pretty sure you're ok with Claritin. A good place to check for interactions is http://www2.eckerd.com/content.asp?content=pharmacy%2Fdrugadvisor&cookie%5Ftest=1 There is nothing about Claritin interacting with BCPs there. It wouldn't hurt to ask your pharmacist about it too.

Good luck

      Jill