A 35-year-old woman using a combined oral contraceptive pill (COC) is started on mirtazapine for depression. Does mirtazapine interact with COC?...

Question

A 35-year-old woman using a combined oral contraceptive pill (COC) is started on mirtazapine for depression. Does mirtazapine interact with COC?

Accepted Answer

No, mirtazapine is not an enzyme inducer and does not reduce COC efficacy

Answer

Yes, mirtazapine is an enzyme inducer

Answer

Mirtazapine only interacts with the progestogen-only pill

Answer

She needs to use condoms for 28 days

Answer

Mirtazapine is contraindicated with COC

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Mirtazapine Not Enzyme Inducer