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On orsythia. if i take magnesium to help bowel movements will it decrease the effectiveness of my pill?

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Tough question: Whenever there is a question if the passage of medication (e.g., by laxatives) is expedited, or their metabolism may be accelerated (taking other medications like antibiotics) it is best to play it safe and use additional contraceptive measures.

Answered 1/11/2015

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