Can I Take Birth Control (Syeda) With A Small Dose ?

Posted on Sat, 20 Mar 2021

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Question : Can I take birth control (Syeda) with a small dose of oral tranexamic acid (250-500mg/day) for a short period of time (2-3mos)? I've heard the two aren't recommended together, but curious what the risk is in this circumstance. I have melasma and I've tried everything under the sun as far as topical treatments are concerned, and if I go off of my birth control, I get cystic acne.

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It can increase risk of thrombosis.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Syeda is a combined estrogen/ progesterone contraception pill .
It is not recommended to take tranexamic acid with combined contraception pills.
They can increase the risk of blood clot, thrombosis .

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.

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