A tiny bit worried that the effectiveness of my pill may have been weakened

[HopeNot]

I had sex last week and as I am on the pill, didn't use anything else.

Have a stonking headache today and have just taken 2 cocodamol, and was idely reading the instructions and noticed that it says that it can have an effect on the effectiveness of the pill.

Thing is, I took 2 on the day I had sex aswell as I had toothache.

Please tell me it wouldn't have effected it that much, because I really cannot be pregnant right now.

[TotalChaos]

I'm sure I've read that paracetamol can make the pill MORE effective rather than less, I certainly have never hesitated about combining painkillers with Pill (or received advise to this effect, and have not had any unplanned PGs as a result). I doubt it's anything to worry about, but of course if worried don't take my word for it, try calling your Family Planning Clinic or Practice Nurse.

[HopeNot]

Thanks

I googled it aswell and couldn't find anything stating that it effected the pill, so will try not to worry.

[looneytune]

I've always taken pain killers when on the pill and never thought anything of it. Only used extra when was on anti-biotics