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Does tylenol (acetaminophen) or advil mess with birth control?
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No: Neither of those medications affect birth control.
Answered 10/4/2016
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No: Some antibiotics, namely tetracyclines can interfere with oral contraception. Bottom line- ask your doctor.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Birth control: Tylenol may be taken safely, as can Advil. Other medications can interfere with efficacy, including antibiotics.
Answered 11/26/2020
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