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I am using florina 28 contracetion pills. what sort of medications and substances can affect their effectiveness?
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OCP effectiveness: Certain meds can make ocps less effective. These include: antibiotics, seizure meds, some HIV meds, and st. John's wart. For women on ocps and taking certain antibiotics, i like to recommend a barrier method of contraception while they're taking the medicine.
Answered 10/3/2016
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