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Does lamictal decrease birth control effectiveness?
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LTG + OCP: Studies have shown that Lamictal levels can be lowered by starting progesterone-estrogen contraceptive, but that Lamictal addition to contraceptives does not decrease its effectiveness. Most physicians still recommend dual contraceptive methods primarily due to the safety of most antiepileptics in pregnancy.
Answered 11/29/2015
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