Claritin and BC

[gypsybard.livejournal.com]

My period is running a bit late (one day haha), but I expected that this month. Even though I expected it I am of course a little worried, I just can't help it. But a thought crossed my mind which is important. I know medication can effect your BC. I recently started taking a generic brand of claritin for allergies, it never occured to me to check if this would have an effect on my BC because I can't see any reason why it would. Its silly to assume such a thing. I'm planning on stopping by and asking a pharmacist, but I figured someone here might already know.

Does claritin effect BC?

Lauren

Comments

[taldragon.livejournal.com]

it's not silly to check - some medications _do_ interact with bc (some antibiotics/st john's wort etc) and it's always better to be safe than sorry ;)

i dont remember claritin having an effect on bc, but definitely ask a pharmacist (and please post back, i'd like to know!).

[taldragon.livejournal.com]

or try the drug checker at http://www.drugstore.com/pharmacy/drugchecker/default.asp?atrx=dps-16&atrxp1=52901&atrxp2=1&atrxp3=%2Fpharmacy%2Fdrugchecker%2Fdefault%2Easp&atrxp4=10663 (sorry about the evil link)

[tealight-rookie.livejournal.com]

I don't know about its interaction with BC, but I do know that when I was taking claritin and antidepressants I came out in big purple blotches (I wish I were kidding...)

[cathubodva.livejournal.com]

I was on Claritin and bcps for years, and no one ever told me there was an interaction between the two.

[senseikrystal.livejournal.com]

I've been on various types of allergy meds and bcps over the years, and I've never had a problem. Just makes my skin horribly dry. =P
Also, running a day "late" is completely normal, even on BC. Don't worry about it. =)

[gypsybard.livejournal.com]

it is completely normal so I know any paranoia is absolutely goofy. Its just very rare for me. :)

Lauren

[senseikrystal.livejournal.com]

I understand, paranoia and are close friends. =P I start to worry several days before it's even supposed to start!

[kwokj.livejournal.com]

I used to be on Claratin and birthcontrol (no bc anymore.) I never asked about specific interactions, but having had several different university health centre docs over the years, who always asked what else I taking before renewals, I can tell you Claratin never raised any warnings from any of them. Claratin is also over the counter in Canada, so it's probably a fairly common combination.

[niseag03.livejournal.com]

I am REALLY glad you asked this question... I've been pondering the same thing for a few weeks ago.

[gypsybard.livejournal.com]

Well it doesn't seem that it does so you can now take your allergy meds in peace. :)