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A member asked:

Had 1 episode of diarrhoea 30 mins after taking birth control. do i need to take another pill?

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Dr. Adam Elisha answered

No, Thai would have no effect on levels of the drug in your body.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 3/28/2021

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