BCP and St johns wort?
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BCP and St johns wort?
| Sat, 08-21-2004 - 6:48pm |
I read that taking St Johns wort while taking the pill will decrease the effectiveness, does any one if this is true?
Thx
| Sat, 08-21-2004 - 6:48pm |
Thx
Yes SJW is a substance that can reduce the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives. Go to the Drug Advisor: http://www2.eckerd.com/content.asp?content=pharmacy%2Fdrugadvisor&cookie%5Ftest=1 and check. I typed in Ortho-Cyclen (as a brand at random) and St. John's Wort was on the list of drugs that may react with Ortho-Cyclen. You might also want to ask your pharmacist. S/he is always the best source of this sort of information. This board recommends not taking SJW while using hormonal contraceptives.
Good luck,
Jill
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