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Does any over the counter gas relief medication affect birth control pills?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Potentially. : Over the counter medications are not subjected to the testing that prescription medications are. Therefore, I can only answer by saying that there is a potential that any over-the-counter medication can affect birth control pills.

Answered 5/11/2018

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Simethicone: Simethicone ( Gas X) is one popular gas relief medication. It does not affect birth control.

Answered 5/11/2018

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