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A member asked:

Does alcohol lessen the effectiveness of sprintec birth control? and do i need plan b after unprotected sex and a little alcohol?

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No effect.: Alcohol should not affect the efficacy of the pill. As long as you remember to take them, though!

Answered 7/11/2020

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