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Does Ecstasy Interfere With Effectiveness Of Birth Control Pill?
Question: Do illicit drugs like Ectstacy and cocaine interfear with the effectiveness of the birth control pill? I am aware that anti biotics can sometimes reduce the effectiveness, but wondered if it was the same for drugs that affect the brain activity. Purely a curious question.
Brief Answer:
Drugs like ecstasy and cocaine do not interact with birth control pills
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Birth control pills are female sex hormones and not affected by the intake of banned substances like ecstasy and cocaine. There is no known interaction between pills and banned substances however more research might be required.
If the person takes proper birth control pills then the chances of pregnancy will not be affected by taking ecstasy or cocaine as long the pills are not vomited out. It has been reported that taking pills just before using drugs can cause the pill to be vomited out and this can increase risk of pregnancy.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Drugs like ecstasy and cocaine do not interact with birth control pills
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Birth control pills are female sex hormones and not affected by the intake of banned substances like ecstasy and cocaine. There is no known interaction between pills and banned substances however more research might be required.
If the person takes proper birth control pills then the chances of pregnancy will not be affected by taking ecstasy or cocaine as long the pills are not vomited out. It has been reported that taking pills just before using drugs can cause the pill to be vomited out and this can increase risk of pregnancy.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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