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Can tylenol/acetaminophen lessen the effect of birth control?
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No.: These medications do not interact with each other.
Answered 3/6/2017
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NO: There is no decrease in efficacy in contraception while taking acetaminophen. Remember nor to overdo your total daily dose of the medication. Overdosing Tylenol is among the leading causes of chronic liver injury, so just be mindful of how much you take.
Answered 3/6/2017
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