Some medications may reduce the effect of birth control pills because they reduce the concentration of hormone in the blood, thus increasing the absorption of hormones at the intestinal level, increasing the risk of desert seizure.
Here is a list of medications that can reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills and the morning-after pill, even when the contraceptive is taken in tablet, injection or adhesive form.
- Rifampicin and rifabutin are antibiotics that reduce the effects of birth control pills and are used to combat diseases such as tuberculosis.
- Leprosy and meningitis.
- These drugs are enzyme inducers that increase the rate of metabolization of contraceptive systems.
- Reducing the amount of hormones in the blood.
However, other antibiotics that can reduce the effect of contraceptives as they can destroy intestinal flora and cause diarrhea by reducing hormone absorption are:
In the case of these antibiotics and in case of diarrhea as a side effect, it is necessary to use condoms to avoid an embargo on the desired one.
Drugs used to reduce or eliminate epileptic seizure can also compromise the effectiveness of oral contraceptives, such as:
In addition, HIV control drugs such as ritonavir and nelfinavir also interact with contraceptives, reducing their effectiveness mainly in prolonged treatments, so it is necessary to use an IUD to avoid embargo. It complements other methods of contraception.
Herbal medications, commonly known as natural medicines, can also interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills. Examples include:
Therefore, in the event that some of these remedies are used, even if they are natural, condoms should be used during sex in addition to continuing to take birth control pills, the effectiveness of the contraceptive should return to the seventh day after use of the drug that compromised its effectiveness.
Other medicines that do not alter absorption do not interact with contraceptives include:
Also, if you are taking some of these medications, you should not worry about using another method of contraception to improve treatment and not reduce the effect of birth control pills.