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Does prozac make birth control less effective?
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Prozac/Birth control: I understand your concern about Prozac is a medication for Depression. It may cause: •Decreased libido •Dysmenorrhea •Bleeding Depression may cause: •Low Sex Drive •Irregular and excessive vaginal bleeding Please see a Psychiatrist for: •Severity of Depression •Need and dose of Prozac needed •Type of birth control you are using •Side effects; including on birth control •Therapy for stresses
Answered 11/15/2020
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No known effect: Prozac has not been observed to birth control less effective. Studies have shown it is safe to take both Prozac and birth control together with no effect on safety and efficacy.
Answered 11/19/2020
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