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A member asked:
Is it okay to chew birthcontrol pills? i chew them & chase them down with water.
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Yes: It is fine to chew your birth control pills. A few are actually made to be chewable, but is fine to chew any of them as long as you don't mind the taste.
Answered 7/12/2014
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