Re: Antidepressants and birth control
From: j wang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 11 Dec 2000 19:31:39 -0600 (CST)
Both can be taken at the same time. Be sure to let your doc know the
symptoms. Sometimes the pill itself is enough to treat anxiety and
depression if it is cycle related.
At Mon, 11 Dec 2000, Caroline wrote:
>
>I went through a stressful time and was prescribed Effexor for anxiety
>and depression. I went off the medication (with the doctor's
>permission) in July. I feel so stressed and think I may need it again.
>I am also having problems with my cycles and my gyn doctor wants me to
>take birth control pills for that. I have not mentioned to him that I
>think I need the Effexor back. Can I take them both? I am not sexually
>active and have no desire to have children.
--
James Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine
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