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If i'm taking fluoxtine 40mg can i take the contraceptive pill?

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: Yes. There are no indications that fluoxetine can diminish the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. See this great article on medications that do interact with oral contraceptives. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3155374.

Answered 4/15/2013

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