Lo Loestrin Fe And Trileptal
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Hey guys.

So I take both Lo Loestrin Fe and Trileptal for my bipolar-ness. I know that theres an ingrediant in Trileptal that can make the pill less effective, however I take a low dose of it (300 mg).

I dont know how effective it is with it being at such a low dosage. Any help would be great.

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Really I just wanted to know if at least some of the birth control pill is protecting me even in the slightest bit against pregnancy.

Note that me and my partner do use other forms of protection as well.

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HI, Faith! How are you?

From what I can find, it doesn't matter what the dose if of the Trileptal, it affects the metabolism of the estrogen hormone in these types of contraceptives, which greatly reduces their effectiveness and means that you are most likely not protected against pregnancy.

Learn more Trileptal details here.

The recommendation is that you use a non-hormonal form of contraception.

Are there any other questions or concerns?

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