Eli Lilly assessed the potential impact on birth control pills before reaching steady state, while Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer of Wegovy and Ozempic, measured the effects after achieving steady state. Both companies can only offer recommendations based on their specific data, which did not measure the same aspects of drug interaction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\u201cWe\u2019re working with incomplete information,\u201d<\/strong><\/em> Tchang stated. \u201cThat\u2019s potentially why we have two different answers to the same question.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
Tchang observed that the medications operate in slightly distinct manners, and this variation might contribute to why one includes a caution regarding the effectiveness of birth control pills, while the others do not.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Still, most of her patients believe in these and that the benefits that come with weight loss medication still outweigh the potential risks. \u201cEvery doctor and patient needs to have an in-depth conversation about all of the nuances of risk or potential risks,\u201d<\/strong><\/em> Tchang added.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Should You Stop Taking Weight Loss Medications if You Are on Birth Control?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
In summary, McBane advises against discontinuing tirzepatide if you have concerns about becoming pregnant.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\u201cSomeone who is taking or thinking about taking tirzepatide should consider switching to a contraceptive other than the pill,\u201d<\/strong><\/em> she said. She also added that there are many options for birth control, so the fact that tirzepatide may make oral methods not as effective shouldn\u2019t discourage people from taking these. \u201cThe specific method will really depend on that individual\u2019s preferences and reason for using the contraceptive.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
Although\u00a0birth control patches, rings, injections, implants, and intrauterine devices (IUDs)\u00a0do not carry any risk of being affected by taking tirzepatide or semaglutide. \u201cIt is always a good idea to use a backup form of birth control, but especially since we do not have data on how these medications can affect pregnancy,\u201d<\/strong><\/em> Tchang said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Our understanding of the potential side effects associated with weight loss drugs remains incomplete. For individuals contemplating the use of tirzepatide, an alternative contraceptive method is advised over oral contraceptive pills due to the medication’s potential to diminish their effectiveness. Certain drugs commonly prescribed for managing type 2 diabetes and obesity may lead to unintended […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":6545,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[1965,16,1964,1963],"yoast_head":"\n
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