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If you have a cold can you take over the counter med. with birth control pills or do i need to see a doc.?

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Dr. Roy Arnold answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

You can take OTC: cold medicines while using oral contraceptives. If you aren't better in a week, you should see a physician. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Answered 10/19/2015

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Dr. John Goldman answered

You can ask your pha: You cn ask your phamrmacist to see if there is a drug interaction with what you take

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 10/24/2015

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A member asked:

If you have a cold can you take over the counter med. with birth control pills or do i need to see a doc.?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Roy Arnold answered

Dr. John Goldman answered

Dr Minich agreed

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