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A member asked:

Does pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) intefrere with the birth control pill's effects?

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No: It does not interact with oral contraceptives. Pepto bismol may react with other medications (such as tetracycline antibiotics, chloroquine), preventing them from being fully absorbed by your body.

Answered 8/6/2018

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