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I am on levlen for birth control. just finished 3mths of lamisil for my toe. just got my period on my last active pill. no effect before. why now?

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

If no missed pills: just coincidence, no issue otherwise.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 5/11/2019

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