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I am taking trileptal and latuda, (lurasidone) need to select a birth control, i always did well on tri cyclen lo but it is not covered, are there similar ones?

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Dr. Bryan Kurtz answered

Consider IUD: Birth control pills are not recommended with Trileptal. A good form of birth control for you would be an IUD.

Answered 1/16/2015

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A member asked:

I am taking trileptal and latuda, (lurasidone) need to select a birth control, i always did well on tri cyclen lo but it is not covered, are there similar ones?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bryan Kurtz answered

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