Does Lexapro interfere with Sprintec?
Does Lexapro interfere with Sprintec?
No interactions were found between Lexapro and Sprintec. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Does Sprintec make you lose or gain weight?
Like most modern birth control pills, this medication lacks estrogen levels that are high enough to cause weight gain. Some people may gain 1-4 pounds in the first month of using Sprintec, but those pounds will usually go away quickly because these few potential pounds are usually water weight, not fat.
What medications interfere with Sprintec?
Some products that may interact with this drug include: aromatase inhibitors (such as anastrozole, exemestane), ospemifene, tamoxifen, tizanidine, tranexamic acid, certain combination products used to treat chronic hepatitis C (ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir with or without dasabuvir).
Is Sprintec a hormonal birth control?
Sprintec is a combination birth control pill containing female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary).
What happens if you stop taking Sprintec?
Women who use Sprintec may experience amenorrhea. Some women may experience amenorrhea or oligomenorrhea after discontinuation of COCs, especially when such a condition was pre-existent. If scheduled (withdrawal) bleeding does not occur, consider the possibility of pregnancy.
Does Lexapro affect weight?
Lexapro is the brand name for a drug called escitalopram, which is a treatment for anxiety and depression. Taking Lexapro may cause a person to gain a small amount of weight. Less commonly, it can cause weight loss. A healthful diet and regular exercise can help to prevent unwanted changes in weight.
What happens when you stop taking Sprintec?
How long does it take for Sprintec to get out of your system?
“The birth control pill is out of your system in one to two days,” Dr. Thomas says. “If you don’t want to get pregnant, you will need another (form of contraception).”
