BCP and St johns wort?

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-02-2004
BCP and St johns wort?
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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

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Sat, 08-21-2004 - 8:31pm
Hi luvlywich, Welcome back!

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

    

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-02-2004
Sun, 08-22-2004 - 2:41pm
Thats what I thought! thanks so much for your input :)

Luv