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Is it safe to take iron pills (for anemia) along with birth control pills?

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Yes: That sounds fine. A woman may take normal amounts of vitamin supplements, iron supplements, or omega-3 fish oil supplements... along with her birth control pills. Her doctor would be best able to recommend which supplements are beneficial.

Answered 1/5/2015

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