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Can Birth Control Be Affected By Other Medications?

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January 30th, 2007
I'm just about to start going on the pill, ortho tri-cyclin, but I heard that it's effectiveness can be altered if youre on other medications. I have a thyroid condition, and so I take levoxyl for it. Will my thyroid medicine make the birth control less effective?
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cln1812
replied January 30th, 2007
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Levoxyl shouldn't affect it. It's certain antibiotics--when you get prescribed an antibiotic it's a good idea to use backup protection. St. John's wort might also hinder the effectiveness of the pill. Everything else should be ok. I took a ton of antidepressants while on the pill without any problems for over 7 years.
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