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I took 1 dose of fluconazole on mon. and was on my placebo bills during this time. i started my new pack of lutera on wed. will it affect my lutera?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No effect: Yeast medication does not affect birth control pills.

Answered 10/15/2016

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