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Is it ok if i left my birth control pills in the car all night? it's 30 degrees

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Ask a pharmacist: Too warm is definitely bad. Freezing is bad for insulin and some liquid medications. Here's some info - but ask - they'll likely know. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/16/health/16consumer.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0 Use extra protection if it 's important to you. Best!

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Answered 11/28/2017

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