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I want to take vh essentials: probiotic & cranberry pills. do they affect birth control. are they safe to take daily with my contraceptive.
5 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Yes: Probiotics and Cranberry pills are safe to take with birth control. They will not increase your chances of getting pregnant. Best Wishes!
Answered 8/3/2014
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Yes: This should not interfere with the effectiveness of your birth control. Hope this helps. Dr R
Answered 7/5/2016
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I don't see why not: both are supplements and should be fine to take with contraceptives
Answered 10/23/2017
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Taking a probiotic should be no problem. Antibiotics and some medications can interfere with oral contraceptives leading to loss of efficacy. This is a standard commercial drugstore product.
Answered 8/4/2021
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