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Is it ok to take cold medicine while on birth control?
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Generally ok: It will depend on what you mean by "cold medicine." However, over-the-counter cold remedies are generally safe to use with birth control pills (BCPs). If it is a prescribed medication, then you should ask your doctor about it before taking, as it may interfere with BCPs. Make sure you read the box and the insert for any medicine you take as it should discuss potential interactions with other meds.
Answered 11/19/2015
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