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Can alcohol affect sprintec? been on the pill for a year and something months.

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Yes, if a "chaser": Severe alcohol consumption can diminish the ability of the oral contraceptive to be absorbed.

Dr Amico Jr agreed

Answered 9/17/2014

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Dr. Steven Weissberg answered

No: Alcohol should have no effect on birth control pills unless you have so much you forget to take them.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 10/15/2014

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A member asked:

Can alcohol affect sprintec? been on the pill for a year and something months.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Dr Amico Jr agreed

Dr. Steven Weissberg answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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