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Will having 1 bout of loose stool/very mild diarrhea about 10-15 minutes after taking birth control pill affect its absorption? been taking pill 2 yrs
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NO: Throwing up shortly after taking it would have an effect. Diarrhea would not
Answered 6/7/2018
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