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A member asked:
I have hypothyroidism and i was wondering if the tablets im taking for this, will effect my birth control pills?
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No problem: Taking levothyroxine should not affect your birth control pill or its efficacy. However, people on oral contraceptives typically need a higher dose of thyroid hormone to keep the thyroid level normal, compared to when off the medication.
Answered 12/18/2013
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