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Aldactone And Pregnancy
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Can I take Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) bcp and duromine 40 mg and still be covered from pregnancy ?
Yes: This weight loss drug does not interact with birth control. It also does not work well to lead to weight loss and has lots of side effects. ...Read more
Pregnancy (Definition)
When your due date arrives, you will be more than ready to have your baby! Most women deliver the baby somewhere between 37 and 42 weeks. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, only 5% of babies arrive on the exact due date. Approximately 7% of babies are not delivered by 42 weeks, and when that happens, it is referred to ...Read more
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Can progesterone suppositories really raise progesterone levels in early pregnancy and keep the pregnancy full term?
Yes and maybe: Progesterone suppositories do raise Progesterone levels in early pregnancy, both the level in the blood, and the amount of hormone reaching the lining of the uterus. Keeping a pregnancy full term depends on a number of factors, including whether or not the baby is genetically normal, and you having a normal uterus. ...Read more
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How will a small dose of Aldactone (spironolactone) affect my estrogen and progesterone while in perimenopause? I have acne and facial hair and pms.
Aldactone (spironolactone): Aldactone (spironolactone) has antiandrogenic effect so helps with facial hair and acne. It also has Progesterone like effects so can cause more menstrual irregularities peri menopause with breast tenderness! It also has a very low estrogen like effect which is generally not clinically significant! ...Read more
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Can I take forskolin weight loss pill with Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) bcp will it effect my bcp and become pregnant ?
Maybe not, Unknown: This herbal supplement has little documented effectiveness for weight loss and interactions with combination oral contraceptives is unknown. It has been used to induce menstruation and as a contraceptive in the past. It has also been used as a cardiac drug. ...Read more
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Can yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) 21 cause neusea and a feeling of vomiting? Secondly can a hcg test detect pregnancy a day before period due date?
Thank you
Yes and Yes: Birth control pills can cause nausea and vomiting. Blood test for HCG may be positive a day before expected period, however a negative result then would not rule out pregnancy. ...Read more
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Can dyazide (hydrocholorthiazide and triamterene) cause a false negative pregnancy test?
Maybe: Diuretic medications can cause false positive home urine pregnancy tests. Have a blood test for confirmation of the result to be sure. ...Read more
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Can there be any side effects after taking your first Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) pill?
Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol): Here is an extensive list of possible side effects with Yaz: http://www.drugs.com/sfx/yaz-side-effects.html ...Read more
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Is ok to take lebetalol and methyldopa during pregnancy?
Medications: All anti hypertensives have to be monitored by a physician during pregnancy so if you become pregnant when taking these medications you should consult a doctor as soon as possible. ...Read more
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Pcos woman taking ocp and spironolactone ,can ocp and spironolactone causes insulin resistance?
No: neither one, nor together, cause insulin resistance. Good wishes. ...Read more
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Will yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) regulate periods in PCos? will this medication have any side effects?
Birth control pill: Yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) is a birth control pill. The nature of birth control pills is that they administer defined amounts of hormones to the body. The hormones suppress the production of ovarian hormones and stop ovulation. The regular administration of defined amounts of hormones also regulates a woman's cycle. On the downside, a woman taking birthcontrol pills cannot get pregnant. ...Read more
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Im on medications like diane 35, finasteride and aldactone (spironolactone). I have to take a 24 hour urine cortisol test. Will my medications affect the test result?
Cortisol test: It would be best to have the 24 hour urine without the drugs for one day but before you do that you must check with your doctor. It is not very likely that the meds will interfere with the lab but why take the chance before discussing with your doctor. ...Read more
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Im on medications like ginette 35, finasteride and aldactone (spironolactone).Im taking a 24 hour urine cortisol test now.Will my medications affect the result of test?
Probably not: As long as one of the newer assay methods (HPLC) is being used to measure cortisol, the medications you mentioned should not interfere. ...Read more
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My period is here early. And I'm on the birth control pills. Can taking folic acid and biotin affect it? And get pregnant?
Doubtful: It is unusual to get your period early, more than a day or two, when you are on birth control pills and taking them correctly. Taking folic acid should not influence this; biotin shouldn't either. If your question is, "Because I'm taking folic acid and biotin, is my period early and could that mean I am pregnant?", the answer is no. Continue pills as directed. ...Read more
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Wondering if there would be any weight loss effects. I take Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) for birth control, acne, and severe cramps. Any thoughts or suggestions?
No weight loss: For sever cramps you can take Motrin 800 mg twice daily till the cramps subside. ...Read more
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Can I take duphaston if I am on cardiomagnyl and folic acid? Are these medications safe during first weeks of pregnancy?
Talk tour OB: First Trimeterr is critical in organ formation. Therefore do not take anything without consulting your OB. ...Read more
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Prescribed Yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) for PCOS, but I have a Protein S deficiency... Reluctant to start pill. Any safe alternatives to pill to regulate hormones + period?
Complicted.: blood clots can be a problem with your condition. Do you have plans for pregancy? Being pregnant can be risky as well and you might have to take blood thinner shots during pregnancy. Problems are rare, but I have seen them. Fertility pills and monthly provera (medroxyprogesterone) are alternatives. It is a delicate balance and it will be your decision as to what to do. But hey life is good, enjoy. ...Read more
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On BP meds, fluid pill potassium and metfomin. Missed cycle headaches gas and hallucintions?
Possible side effect: Check with your doctor you might have dude effects from he meds. ...Read more
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Can spironolactone interfere with pregnancy?
Not recommended: It's use is not recommended. Has shown adverse events in animal studies. Pregnancy class c as per fda. ...Read more
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Will trinessa (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) pills cause any birth defects in early pregnancy? Worried. Thank you.
No: I looked at the literature on the drug and found no mention of birth defects in early pregnancy. Did you get pregnant while on the pill ? ...Read more
Spironolactone (Definition)
Treats fluid retention (edema) in patients with congestive heart failure, liver cirrhosis, or nephrotic syndrome. Also treats high blood pressure, heart failure, and low blood potassium (hypokalemia). This medicine is ...Read more
Aldactone (Definition)
Aldactone is a potassium-sparing agent which is a kind of water pill or diuretic (heart ...Read more