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Will a colon cleanse affect my emergency contraceptive?

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not a bit: the medicine is rapidly absorbed quite a distance from the colon.

Dr Zimon and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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