Taking Or Using Oestrogen Tablets Patches Gel And Spray With Other Medicines And Herbal Supplements

NHS medicines information on possible interactions with oestrogen tablets, patches, gel and spray and other medicines, herbal remedies and supplements.

Cautions with other medicines

There are some medicines that may affect how oestrogen works.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're taking:

• medicines for epilepsy, such as phenytoin, carbamazepine or phenobarbital
• certain medicines for infections, such as rifampicin, rifabutin, nevirapine, efavirenz, ritonavir or nelfinavir

Mixing oestrogen tablets, patches, gel and spray with herbal remedies and supplements

There are several different herbal products sold to help relieve menopause symptoms. These include evening primrose oil, soya, red clover, black cohosh, ginseng and St John's wort.

All of these products might affect other medicines you're taking, so it's important to check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting to take them.

It's not possible to say that other herbal remedies and supplements are safe to take with oestrogen. They're not tested in the same way as pharmacy or prescription medicines. They're generally not tested for the effect they can have on other medicines.

If you want to find out more about this particular topic you can visit the Original article on the NHS website. If you are worried by any aspect of your health make sure you go and see your doctor or book an appointment at your local clinic.