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I am taking gabapentin. i just started taking levonor birth control. my question is does gabapentin affect how well the birth control works?

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Dr. Fred Vandusen answered

No: So far there is no evidence gabapentin reduces the effectiveness of birth control

Answered 7/10/2015

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Does not affect: Gabapentin does not affect birth control

Answered 7/10/2015

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A member asked:

I am taking gabapentin. i just started taking levonor birth control. my question is does gabapentin affect how well the birth control works?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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