BCP + Multi. Vitamin=?
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BCP + Multi. Vitamin=?
| Tue, 05-25-2004 - 5:29pm |
I was just wondering if anyone knew if a multi vitamin, like One a Day Womens, effects the ablity of the birth control pill to work. Please let me know :)
Thanks a Bunch
Thanks a Bunch

Honestly, I don't remember for sure, but I'm fairly certain I've told both of my doctors (OB/GYN and PCP) that I'm taking one-a-day women's multivitamins, and neither seemed concerned it would interact with my medications. in fact, i think both said that it was good i was taking them.
I'm pretty sure the eckerd drug interaction tool includes OTC drugs and supplements in its listing, and i don't see multivitamins listed under my pills. check your pill's interactions here:
http://www2.eckerd.com/content.asp?content=pharmacy/druginteraction
A regular multi-vitamin will not reduce the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives.
Thanks for stopping by and good luck
Jill