Marietta, GA
A 21-year-old female asked:
Swollen lymph nodes, runny nose and sneezing. any over-the-counter medication i can take that won't interfere with my sprintec birth control pills?
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Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 60 years experience
Sneezing: You can use saline nose drops but Claritin (loratadine) should not interfere with your birth control pills.
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