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Does the laxative miralax make the birth control lutera ineffective?

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No: Miralax is a water binding agent. It grabs water molecules & holds them tight, making it hard to remove & dry out the poop. It does not interact with Lutera or other forms of BC.

Dr Kuitems and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 7/24/2018

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