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Do multiple doeses of diflucan (used to treat yeast infections) make birth control pills less effective?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Don't know which: oral contraceptive you are referring to. Diflucan can impact effectiveness of some oral contraceptives which may lead to recommendations to use a back up form of birth control.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Do multiple doeses of diflucan (used to treat yeast infections) make birth control pills less effective?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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