A 29-year-old woman using a combined oral contraceptive pill (COC) is started on sertraline for depression. Does sertraline interact with CHC?...

Question

A 29-year-old woman using a combined oral contraceptive pill (COC) is started on sertraline for depression. Does sertraline interact with CHC?

Accepted Answer

No, sertraline is not an enzyme inducer and does not reduce CHC efficacy

Answer

Yes, sertraline is an enzyme inducer

Answer

Sertraline doubles oestrogen levels

Answer

SSRIs are contraindicated with CHC

Answer

She must use condoms for 28 days

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Sertraline SSRI No CHC Interaction