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I would like to start taking peppermint oil capsules to help with some stomach issues. will they decrease the effectiveness of my birth control pills?
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No, it won't : Good that you asked, always exercise caution with multiple medications
Answered 6/15/2019
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"Issues"?: The word "issues" is so vague as to be meaningless. If "issues" means symptoms of heartburn or reflux, be advised that mint-containing substances may actually make these worse. If you're doing this without discussing it with your doctor, you're making a mistake.
Answered 6/15/2019
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