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A member asked:
Does sam-e affect birth control, the way st john's wort might?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Not aware of this: To my knowledge, it does not appear that taking s-ame causes any birth control pill interaction. However, if any of our colleagues on health tap know differently i would certainly be open to any further discussion on this. Always check with your pharmacist if you aren't sure as they often possess a greater weath of information regarding medicine and their potential interactions.
Answered 11/11/2017
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No.: Agree with dr. C sam-e can interact with ssri's, st john's wort, 5-htp and l tryptophan. Should be used carefully if you are also taking blood thinners, or if you are actively bleeding. Always good to be careful.
Answered 11/11/2017
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