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Do any medications or supplements, and if so which ones decrease the efficacy rate of mirena (levonorgestrel)?

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None: I am not aware of any medications that would decrease the effectiveness of Mirena (levonorgestrel).

Answered 6/26/2014

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A member asked:

Do any medications or supplements, and if so which ones decrease the efficacy rate of mirena (levonorgestrel)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dale Kristle answered

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