Taking dietary supplements while on BC

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-14-2004
Taking dietary supplements while on BC
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Wed, 07-14-2004 - 8:13pm
Is it safe to take dietary supplements while on birth control. I have been taking Ortho TriCyclen for almost 3 years and am interesting in trying a dietary supplement. I recently bought Mega-G Grapefruit Dietary Supplement. I have taken 1 and then began to think I hope this isn't going to mess up my pill!! Does anyone know?
iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Wed, 07-14-2004 - 10:54pm
Hi kristy110,

Since the FDA doesn't require clinical trials to verify effectiveness or test for drug interactions for supplements no one can say for sure if the supplement you are taking will decrease the effectiveness of your pills or not. If the supplement speeds up your metabolism it could reduce the pills effectiveness. This board recommends that no weight loss supplements be taken while on hormonal contraceptives. You might want to ask your pharmacist for his or her opinion.

Good luck,

      Jill