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Im taking bilberry pills. will it decrease the effectiveness of my birth control? im taking birth control mononessa.
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Unlikely: It is unlikely that bilberry pills will have any effect on the efficacy of you birth control pills.
Answered 4/14/2014
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No it will not: There is some concern that bilberry may interact with diabetes medications (lower blood sugar) or blood thinner medications (slow blood clotting). However, there is no evidence that it interacts with oral contraceptives (birth control pills) or other hormonal contraceptives.
Answered 4/14/2014
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