title: [Contraception for women taking antiepileptic drugs].
abstract: Most women of fertile age want safe contraception. This is especially important for women with epilepsy, as some antiepileptic drugs may have harmful effects on the foetus. When hormonal contraception is combined with antiepileptic drugs, it is essential to be aware that certain antiepileptic drugs may reduce the efficacy of hormonal contraceptives and vice versa, which may result in a reduced effect for both drugs. Non-hormonal contraception, such as the copper coil and barrier methods may, however, be used safely in this patient group.
authors.affiliation: Spesialsykehuset for epilepsi - SSE og RELIS Sør-Øst Oslo universitetssykehus.
authors.forename: Lillian
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Reiter
authors.affiliation: Spesialsykehuset for epilepsi - SSE Klinikk for kirurgi og nevrofag Oslo universitetssykehus.
authors.forename: Karl O
authors.initials: KO
authors.lastname: Nakken
mesh_terms: D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000493:pharmacokinetics* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000493:pharmacokinetics*; D004347:Drug Interactions; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal