Does Ascorbic Acid Interact with Norgestrel And Ethinyl Estradiol?
CDI records a minor classification for Ascorbic Acid and Norgestrel And Ethinyl Estradiol. The stored summary is: May increase plasma ethinyl estradiol concentrations. The mechanism involves possible inhibition of conjugation. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This record was extracted from drug labeling through openFDA. NIH/NLM RxNorm is used for drug identities. The summary and severity classification are CDI's processed information, not a verbatim source quotation. Product, route, and patient circumstances matter.
- Severity
- Minor
- Ascorbic Acid Class
- Vitamin C
- Management
- Generally manageable
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Possible inhibition of conjugation
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Ascorbic Acid and your doctor is considering prescribing Norgestrel And Ethinyl Estradiol (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider