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What things such as lotions, antibiotics, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and food or drinks , make birth control less effective ?
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Mainly antibiotics: Antibiotics may affect the bacteria in the gut that can interfere with absorbing the pill. There are some meds that alter gastric motility and that can affect things as well.
Answered 4/19/2014
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