Posted by Cam W. on June 25, 2000, at 13:02:52
In reply to Another Question for the Ladies-or CAM, posted by tina on June 25, 2000, at 12:09:47
Tina - There should be no problem taking BCPs with benzodiazepines. There can be some enzyme inhibition with BCPs, possibly resulting in an increase in benzodiazepine effect. This is probably not clinically significant, or if it is you would just have to reduce the benzo dose.
The benzo/BCP interaction really only involves benzos that undergo oxidation reactions when they are metabolized (eg. chlordiazepoxide, clorazepate, diazepam, flurazepam, alprazolam, midazolam and triazolam). Klonopin should be safe.
•Remember, you must use alternate forms of birth control for the first 3 months after starting BCPs. You are not fully protected during this time.•
Hope this is what you want. - Cam
(Hey, during puberty I always liked sitting with the girls in assembly after being punished by a teacher. This seemed to reinforce my disruptive behavior, though.)....8^)
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