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When should i tell my doctor that i am taking birth control pills?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

At every visit: You should always tell your doctor all the medications you are taking at each and every visit.

Dr Livingston and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/23/2014

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Right away: All doctors who care for you need to know all the medicine you are taking, including birth control so as to avoid drug interactions.

Answered 1/27/2013

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