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Q: Antacids And Taking Birth Control

asked by: tletrice on May 1st, 2007

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I read that you can't take antacids while on bc. Then I also read that you can take antacids while on bc. Which statement is true?

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Georgia59

replied on May 1st, 2007

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I've never heard that you can't. I hope you can, because I have!!

Tylanas

replied on May 1st, 2007

Especially eHealthy

I don't necessarily see why you can't. There may be something related to the antacid lowering the acidity of your stomach and affecting how fast the pill is dissolved, thus lowering its effectiveness, but Im just guessing here. Personally, I'd call a pharmacist.

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