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What is the pregnancy rate on ineffective birth control (such as if you're taking topamax)?
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Unknown: There is no data to best of my knowledge about rates of pregnancy, however because topiramate (topamax) decreases the effectiveness of birth control pills, the risk of unplanned pregnancy is high.
Answered 6/10/2013
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