Ory HW, Forrest JD, Lincoln R: Mak- ing Choices: Evaluating the Health Risks and Benefits of Birth Control Methods, Alan Guttmacher Institute, New York, 1983: 35Ory, H.W., J.D. Forrest, and R. Lincoln 1983 Making Choices: Evaluating the Health Risks and Benefits of Birth Control ...
Today's birth control pills contain lower doses of estrogen and progesterone than in the past. This has significantly lowered their medical risks. Still, women taking oral contraceptives do have a higher risk of side effects, includingheart attack,stroke, and dangerous bloodclots in the legsorlu...
John’s wort can cause their birth control pills to stop working. St. John’s wort should be avoided by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. You might be tempted to use St. John’s wort to taper off your antidepressant, but you should never mix the two....
If you have a condition such as lupus or are taking medication that can cause photosensitivity (such as some acne medications), review the risks and benefits of taking St. John's wort with your doctor or pharmacist. You may experience withdrawal symptoms if you stop taking St. John's wort....
Never self-administer activated charcoal in the case of drug overdose or poisoning. Call 911 and get to the hospital right away. What Are the Risks of Taking Activated Charcoal? Activated charcoal is generally considered safe when given on a short-term basis by a health professional for an ove...
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It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this product. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. You ...
Risks of Supplements For most people, taking common dietary supplements (such as multivitamins) is safe and doesn’t pose serious health risks. However, anyone can have an adverse reaction to a supplement—particularly if you take a large dose. The side effects of taking too much of a given...
Side Effects and Risks There are some known risks of kudzu root that you should be aware of before consuming.Birth control pillsmay interact with kudzu since kudzu, too, contains estrogen-like effects. Taking kudzu along with birth control pills might decrease the effectiveness of birth control ...
Risks and side effects What are the side effects of pantothenic acid? While taking it is generally very safe when consumed in appropriate amounts, larger portions may lead to side effects such as diarrhea or even increase your risk of bleeding. ...