I just took my first birth control pill today. I happen to be sick, and I really want to drink some Theraflu. My gyno went over all of this with me but a few weeks ago. I don't remember her mentioning anything about taking other meds or whatever. What meds can I take while on birth control? I'm taking Yaz, btw.
2007-01-03 10:38:57 · 9 answers · asked by ohdarling07 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Thanks for your answers! :)
2007-01-03 10:43:23 · update #1
I think antibiotics are the only med that can reduce the effectiveness of the pill. the theraflu should be fine.
2007-01-03 10:41:43 · answer #1 · answered by Megan P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can but be carefull.
What a lot of doctors forget to warn you about is antibiotics. When on birth control and taking antibiotics your birth control may not work as well. The antibiotics kinda wipe the birth control out of your system. So be very carefull when you are taking antibiotics because you CAN become pregnant. My cousin had it happen to her. She had a son who was ten months old and she was on the birth control pill, she got sick and the doctor prescribed antibiotics and did not warn her. She then became pregnant and that was when the doctor decided to explain it to her---too little too late. Most of the other medications out there wont react with your birth control. If you do have concerns talk with your pharmacist.
2007-01-03 10:45:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never taken Yaz. So, I looked it up just in case. All the sites, including the one for Yaz directly, tell you to talk to your doctor before taking anything else. Despite that, I have been on Ortho Novum for 15 years and have taken aspirin, sudafed, theraflu, etc. whenever I needed it with no adverse affects. Quite honestly, it never occurred to me to check. I know that the pamphlet with the prescription usually lists all potential problems. Also your pharmacy usually puts stickers on the botte. I am on several prescriptions for allergies and asthma besides the Ortho Novum. I have one that I am not supposed to take within 2 hours of taking calcium or eating anything with calcium in it. What a pain! If you are really nervous, call your local pharmacy. They should be able to tell you. If they won't then call your dr. and leave a message. If you have a good dr. they should get back to you about this.
2007-01-03 10:50:29 · answer #3 · answered by chicagowoman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah you can. Theraflu isn't even prescription so it doesn't matter. Plus Yaz is a low-dose pill so that means the estrogen doesn't affect you as strongly as some other birth control pills would. Feel better soon!
2007-01-03 10:41:10 · answer #4 · answered by talkwithflowers 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Theraflu Effectiveness
2017-01-13 03:58:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The things that will keep the pill (especially low dose pills) from working properly are:
Antibiotics
Barbituates (valium etc)
Smoking
Grapefruit
St Johns Wort
Some anti-depressants
Anti-convulsive medication
Laxatives, diuretics and emetics.
Vomiting or diarrhea
2007-01-03 13:38:18 · answer #6 · answered by Seraphim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can take anything except antibiotics (which makes the birth control ineffective)
2007-01-03 10:41:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can take cold meds while on birth control. If you are concerned ask your pharmacist, he will be able to tell you.
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2016-05-01 13:37:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋