vaginapagina | Drug interaction joygasm! (Reply)

I'm on Levora and recently was put on Lamictal (anti-convulsant/mood-stabilizer). While most reports state that lamictal isn't going to reduce the efficacy of the HBC some actually do. Furthermore HBC halves the ability of lamictal to do its job to the point that you should never up your dosage on your inactive pill week because the levels will go up, effectively, four-fold and could lead to SJS and the burn ward is not a good vacation spot.

While I talked to a NP at Planned Parenthood about other methods I'm not 100% on their familiarity with the interactions. She actually said "well that one isn't on the list hun". I'm in a nasty double-bind here. I need both at full strength to get the desired and very necessary results, odds are good that this med is with me for life now and going off either is a no go >_< I would love some advice on the topic or to hear if others have had similar experiences.

Relevant notes: CF but too young for a tubal, allergic to metals (no para-guard for me), never been pregnant (10% expulsion rate on IUDs) and DH hates condoms with a deep and unending passion.