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A member asked:

Can omeprazole will affect the effectiveness of contraceptive pills?taking ome in am and pills at pm. thank you

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No: Omeprazole does not affect your oral contraceptive pills.

Dr Gabor and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 6/19/2018

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