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Can i take artichoke pills; no caffeine/100% natural, with my birth control microgestin fe 1/20?

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No: Why would you possibly want to? It has no value. Never take any unnecessary med or supplement while you are pregnant. Eat an artichoke instead.

Answered 3/28/2014

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