Drug Interactions Between Herbal Medicines And Oral Contraceptives
October 2021
in “
Research Society and Development
”
TLDR Herbal medicines can reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills.
The document discussed the potential risks of drug interactions between herbal medicines and oral contraceptives, highlighting that many users mistakenly believed herbal products were harmless. It emphasized that herbal medicines, containing various chemical compounds, could cause antagonistic or synergistic effects with contraceptives, potentially reducing their effectiveness. Notable interactions were identified with commonly used herbs such as licorice, alfalfa, cannabis, St. John's wort, and others. The document stressed the importance of awareness about these interactions to prevent risks and ensure the contraceptives' effectiveness.
