otc lo and over-the-counter interactions

iVillage Member
Registered: 06-07-2004
otc lo and over-the-counter interactions
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Wed, 07-28-2004 - 9:06am
I am in my third month on ortho tri-cyclen lo, and I recently started using an over-the-counter antifungal cream. I was wondering if this could reduce the effectiveness of the pill? Should I be using a back up method?

iVillage Member
Registered: 06-07-2004
Wed, 07-28-2004 - 9:10am
oops. I'll post this in the correct board above.
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-19-2003
Thu, 07-29-2004 - 7:58am
Over the counter antifungal cream? It shouldn't be a problem, but you can always ask a pharmacist if you're not sure about any medication that you're taking conflicting with another. The vast majority of over-the-counter products are safe to use concurrently with the pill, the exceptions being herbal supplements and things not regulated by the FDA (so we don't know).

Good luck!

Judie
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