Can I take the natural product Griffonia simplicifolia if I am using the Marvelon birth control pill?
32-year-old woman
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32-year-old woman · 7 years ago
I take melatonin to sleep and the birth control pill MARVELON. I wanted to know if the griffonia simplificiona pill could have interactions with marvelon.
Alexandre Chagnon · 7 years ago
Good morning, Madam,
Alexandre Chagnon · 7 years ago
There is no interaction between Griffonia simplicifolia and your birth control pill according to the references consulted.
Alexandre Chagnon · 7 years ago
Do you want to take this supplement also to treat insomnia?
32-year-old woman · 7 years ago
Not for mood and anxiety either. I read on the internet that it could interfere with contraception. https://bonheuretsante.fr .... and I quote: "It is not recommended at all for women using contraceptive methods, especially pills. Indeed, they also require medical supervision. In addition, their dosage must be limited;
Alexandre Chagnon · 7 years ago
Thank you for the information. According to my references (https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/natural/794.html), this medication has already been taken for about 1 year without any major side effect in most patients. It is also true that medical supervision is recommended, among other things because of a possible side effect on the muscles. You should also know that the dose must be well adjusted, because taking too much could increase anxiety rather than relieve it. Finally, I believe that the warning with the contraceptive pill is a general one for all natural health products.
Alexandre Chagnon · 7 years ago
In short, I recommend that you discuss your desire to take this supplement further with your doctor or pharmacist, so that together you can find the best way to use it.
Alexandre Chagnon · 7 years ago
We look forward to seeing you,
Alexandre Chagnon · 7 years ago
Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist
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