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Will taking magnesium daily effect my birth control pill effectiveness? i take 500mg of magnesium daily.

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Sounds ok, but...: A normal, healthy woman taking birth control pills should not have altered effectiveness of her birth control pills if she takes typical doses of over-the-counter magnesium supplements. One should be sure to discuss with her doctor why she would need 500mg of magnesium more than her diet supplies her.

Answered 4/15/2018

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No: Simply take your oral contraceptive pill separately, and wait at least one hour before taking the Magnesium pill.

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