A 21-year-old female asked:
how ineffective does a 50mg dose of topamax (topiramate) make birth control of about 30mcg?
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Dr. Patricio Espinosa answered
19 years experience Neurology
Unknown: It is unknown however the risk of unplanned pregnancy is high. I would recommend you to use an additional barrier birth control or to look for another medication that would not interact with the effectiveness of your birth control pill.
Answered on Jun 22, 2017
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