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Will Kalms Effect The Effectiveness Of The Contraception Pills?

Hi, just wondering does Kalms ( a natural remedy for stress and worry) effect the effectiveness of the contraception pill like St John s Wort remedy. Both have the same ingredient hypercinin. Research suggests that st John wort reduces the effectiveness of the contraception pill.
Thu, 6 Feb 2020
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Hi,

There is no documented evidence suggestive of reduced effectiveness of contraceptives while taking Kalms. St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) contains three important active ingredients hypericum, hypericin, & hyperforin.

Hyperforin is known increase the metabolism of oral contraceptive pills and enhances their clearance from the body rapidly thus reducing their contraceptive effects. However, Kalms does not contain hyperforin so it does not reduce the effectiveness of contraceptive pills. Hence, they may be taken together.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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Will Kalms Effect The Effectiveness Of The Contraception Pills?

Hi, There is no documented evidence suggestive of reduced effectiveness of contraceptives while taking Kalms. St. John s wort (Hypericum perforatum) contains three important active ingredients hypericum, hypericin, & hyperforin. Hyperforin is known increase the metabolism of oral contraceptive pills and enhances their clearance from the body rapidly thus reducing their contraceptive effects. However, Kalms does not contain hyperforin so it does not reduce the effectiveness of contraceptive pills. Hence, they may be taken together. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician