In the case of another anticonvulsant, Lamictal (lamotrigine), some birth control can increase its metabolism and affect how well the mood stabilizer works
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Interactions FAQ What is Lamictal? Lamictal is an anti-epileptic medication, also called an anticonvulsant
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Purpose: To investigate the effects of various progestins in combined oral contraceptives (COCs) on lamotrigine (LTG) serum concentrations and, vice versa, the potential impact
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From medscape drug interaction checker: Birth control pills can make lamotrigine less effective, resulting in increased seizures
During pregnancy Lamotrigine is an exception to the general rule about anticonvulsants’ interactions with hormones
Birth control pills interact with topiramate
Off-label uses include treating acute bipolar depression, fibromyalgia, schizophrenia, and unipolar depression
Some data suggest that OCs can affect the metabolism of drugs metabolized by cytochrome P450 (CYP) 1A2 or CYP3A4 and possibly other enzymes, but the interactions are generally not considered of high clinical importance
It's a good idea for women with epilepsy who are of childbearing age to start taking 0
It is important to be aware of any skin changes or rashes and promptly report them to a healthcare professional
Birth control pills can make Lamictal XR less effective, resulting in increased seizures
When etonogestrel is stopped or interrupted As lamotrigine may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal birth control products (such as pills, patch, ring) which can result in pregnancy, physician should inform the patients about this drug-drug interaction and
This medicine cannot cure epilepsy and will only work to control seizures for as long as you continue to take it
The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine