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Can you still use advil (ibuprofen) for headaches while on birthcontrol?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: Using Advil (ibuprofen) will not affect the Birth Control.

Dr Okamoto and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/20/2014

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