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Is it okay to drink alcohol even when you are on contraceptive pills? i drank a beer after taking my pills. will it affect the effectiveness of my pills? im worried?
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There is no interaction btwn alcohol and contraceptive pill.
Answered 11/16/2021
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Alcohol does not change the efficacy of birth control pills
Answered 11/16/2021
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The alcohol won't the pills but if you drink too much alcohol in future and forget to take your pill than you could get pregnant. Always practice safe sex and drink responsibly.
Answered 11/22/2021
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