i cant go on the full pill as i have a liver disorder but i could go on the other pill min pill i think its called but its stops your period all togther, and i am on anti derpressents aswell so i dont know if i should or not , i dont want them messing about with my hormones as well as the anti derpressent what would you advice?
2007-03-17 07:27:18 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
I was on anti-depressants and birth control at the same time and both of the medications were still effective, however, it's difficult to say for you because of your liver disorder and whatnot. If you don't want to go on them both at the same time, you might need to decide what's more important right now, the birth control or the anti-depressant. But, if you talk to your doctor, he or she might have a way for you to have both without screwing up your body.
2007-03-17 08:01:05 · answer #1 · answered by Sherri 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know of any interactions between anti-depressants and birth control pills. If your doctor and your psychiatrist are fully aware of your psych meds and your birth control pills, I wouldn't worry. Just to be safe you could call your local pharmacy, they may be able to tell you more about any possible interactions. Obviously birth control pills will "mess with your hormones", that is their job - but today's progestin-only pills have a very low-dose of only one hormone. I would advise you to try it and keep an open mind.
2007-03-17 07:39:09 · answer #2 · answered by rachaella 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take the pill and anti depressants and I have never had a problem and I have been taking both for 5 years.
2007-03-17 08:19:15 · answer #3 · answered by Haley P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've tried different types of pill and was on the progesterone only pill for a few years - no periods no mood swings, great...but it can affect your sex drive so be careful!
It was weird not having periods at first, because you worry that you might be pregnant, but my doctor said to use some of the money i saved from not having a period towards buying the occassional test to put my mind at rest.
2007-03-17 07:52:27 · answer #4 · answered by the dougal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if you do stop you period that will mess with your hormones but the anti-depressant may help to balance you out
2007-03-17 07:33:28 · answer #5 · answered by netta 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
speak to your doctor, I was on the pill and it made me mean and "witchy" all the time. I have been using condoms for 7 years and no babies! So you have to do what is best for you.
Just to add I was on the pill when I got pregent with my son (7 years ago, so the pill is no guarantee)
Good Luck
2007-03-17 07:58:47 · answer #6 · answered by justwondering 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the mini pill should not affect your anti depressants and they may not stop the monthly cycle. I was on the mini pill for approx 10 years and had no side effects what so ever and no monthly cycle hooray
2007-03-17 12:48:22 · answer #7 · answered by lynnwitch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do is consult your doctor, and maybe mention the depo-provera injection. it lasts 12 weeks and it might suit you better
2007-03-17 08:25:24 · answer #8 · answered by Shirley R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have been on the pill and found it OK. but i would say talk it over with the doctor they would know best.
2007-03-17 07:32:04 · answer #9 · answered by joanna l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no,i dont take birth control.oh!wait a minute,iam a man.but iam on pills.blood pressure pills,heart pill.
2007-03-17 07:34:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋