Tag: drug interaction
Anticonvulsants and Oral Contraceptives: How Seizure Medications Can Reduce Birth Control Effectiveness
Jan, 28 2026
Many seizure medications like carbamazepine and topiramate reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills, patches, and rings. Learn which anticonvulsants interfere, which birth control methods still work, and what to do to prevent unintended pregnancy.
Tamoxifen and SSRIs: What You Need to Know About Drug Interactions and Breast Cancer Outcomes
Nov, 19 2025
Tamoxifen needs to be converted into endoxifen to fight breast cancer. Some SSRIs can block this process, but the real-world impact on survival is unclear. Learn which antidepressants are safest and what current guidelines actually recommend.