A 28 year-old female diagnosed with bipolar disorder is being treated with Jenn. She is also using hormonal birth control peels. How does the interaction between the Magen and hormonal birth control pills affect the efficacy of both medications and what adjustments might be necessary
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- Result: lower lamotrigine levels and potential loss of mood stabilization. - Lamotrigine generally does not affect birth control efficacy; the concern is the OC potentially reducing lamotrigine effectiveness. Show more…
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