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Can i use birth control patches even if i smoke marijuana? any side effects for mixing both of them?

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Dr. Dariush Saghafi answered

Should be fine: Even though I disagree with the practice of Marijuana I cannot say it's bad due to activity as well.

Dr Beck agreed

Answered 7/20/2015

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A member asked:

Can i use birth control patches even if i smoke marijuana? any side effects for mixing both of them?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dariush Saghafi answered

Dr Beck agreed

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