Women's Health Archives

Oral Contraceptive Drug Interactions

Date June 16, 2021 Author By Eric Christianson Category Women's Health

Oral contraceptives are the most commonly used contraceptive method in the United States. We are often asked about efficacy, missed pills, and return to fertility; however, it’s important to keep drug interactions in mind, too. Below is a non-exhaustive list of common combined oral contraceptive drug interactions. Liver enzyme-inducing drugs Drugs that induce the cytochrome […]

Drug Interaction Causing Pregnancy

Date February 12, 2014 Author By Eric Christianson Category Drug Interactions, Women's Health

A 32 year old female has been struggling with fatigue, sadness, and overall symptoms of depression. Rather than utilizing traditional antidepressants as recommended by her primary care provider, the patient had heard from a friend that the herbal supplement St. John’s Wart had helped with their symptoms so she decided to give it a try. […]