Interactions between birth control pills and supplements? What to take for sleep?

Hello, and thank you for your question.

All of the products you listed are compatible with the Lolo contraceptive. However, some sources suggest not combining melatonin with other products that can cause drowsiness, such as those named below, as well as CBD oil.

Other than melatonin, other natural health products might help induce sleep, such as valerian and chamomile, but the data on their efficacy is not very strong.

For more questions about your condition, I strongly suggest you consult your pharmacist, who can personalize the discussion with you.

Cordially

Tom Samaha, pharmacist

In fact it is not recommended to combine several medications that can cause drowsiness as these effects can be increased.

As for contraceptives, they are not compatible with all types of medications. It's a compatibility that has to be checked on a case-by-case basis, with each product. Moreover, I want to qualify that antibiotics (except for very rare cases) do not diminish the effectiveness of contraceptives, but the diarrhea that they can sometimes cause can diminish the effectiveness of contraceptives. And this holds true for any drug, product or substance that would cause diarrhea.

Finally, contraceptive-related side effects usually go away if the contraceptive is stopped.

If you wish to not menstruate over the weekend, you will need to start the contraceptive on the Sunday after your period starts. You will ideally want to make sure you have a second method of birth control for the first 7 days of taking the contraceptive (such as using a condom).

You could start the contraceptive today if you want. However, if your period is more than 5 days old, a second method of birth control is needed for the first 7 days of taking the contraceptive. You can actually start your birth control before the ultrasound, as this will not affect the results.

If you stop your contraceptive, the period will return as before, but it may take 3 to 6 months.

Finally, yes, spermicides increase the risk of infection and are not recommended. So I recommend using a condom without spermicides.

Yes, that's the way to go, the first Sunday after your period starts would be the best way to avoid having your period on the weekend as much as possible.

Don't hesitate if you have any other questions!

Tom Samaha, pharmacist