Can I Take Prenatal Vitamins While on Birth Control?

Prenatal vitamins and oral contraceptives (birth control pills) are two different medications with different purposes. Prenatal vitamins are prescribed to give women extra vitamins and minerals that their bodies need to support a healthy pregnancy. Birth control pills are prescribed to prevent pregnancy.

Since the two medications have different purposes, it is not necessary to take prenatal vitamins while on birth control pills. However, if you are considering becoming pregnant in the future, you may want to start taking prenatal vitamins before you stop taking birth control pills. It can take several months to build up a store of vitamins and minerals in your body, so starting early can help to ensure that your body is ready for pregnancy.

It is important to talk to your doctor before taking any new medication, including prenatal vitamins. Your doctor can help you to determine if prenatal vitamins are right for you and can recommend the best dosage.