are there any everyday or herbal meds that can interfer with the pill?

Question

such as painkillers or herbal suppliments or even vitamins that could cause the pill to become ineffective. i know antibiotics do this but i just want to find out if it is only antibiotics as i dont want to put myself at risk

Answer 1

Birth control pills may not be as effective when combined with other medications. Be sure to tell your health professional or pharmacist that you are taking birth control pills whenever you get a new prescription. The herbal medication St. John's wort also makes birth control pills less effective. Be sure to tell your health professional about all medications and supplements you are taking when starting hormonal birth control.

Herbal supplements may be natural, but that doesn't necessarily mean that they are safe.
"Drug interactions between prescription medication and herbal supplements can be extremely dangerous," said Dr. Charles James, Pharmacist, UCSD Healthcare.

"Before taking supplements patients should talk to their physician or pharmacists to see if there might be a potential interaction with the medicines they might be taking,"

Herbal remedies and dietary supplements can have a range of negative effects on treatment outcomes, interfering with everything from birth-control pills to antibiotics to heart medications.

"St. John's Wort, which is used for depression, is one of the riskiest herbs to mix with drugs. It appears to speed up the pace at which the body metabolizes drugs, diluting their effects," said Dr. James.

Commonly prescribed blood thinners and HIV medications can interact with St. John's Wort.

"If a patient takes St. John's Wort in combination with birth control pills, the birth control pills may not be as effective," said Dr. James
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Answer 2

One herbal supplement that I know of that can cause the pill to be ineffective is St. Johns Wort. There have also been studies that have shown this to be the case as well.

Answer 3

Yes there are but you have to consult a qualified and experienced herbal medical practitioner and no the quakes. Find some one near you check www.hamdard.com.pk or www.qarshi.com. They have on line solution system.