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Would taking 1 supplement pill a day, containing chromium picolinate 204 mcg including chrome 25 mcg interfere with yaz birth control pills? no underlying conditions, i would take them to curb carbohydrate cravings and improve mood.

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Dr. John Berryman answered

"Yaz" bcp ?'s: The medications mentioned should not interfere with your use of "Yaz" as a contraceptive, but you may benefit from consulting a nutritionist for diet control instead of taking the additives mentioned.

Answered 2/18/2020

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Yaz: According to my interaction calculator there is no interaction between Yaz and Chromium Picolinate.

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A member asked:

Would taking 1 supplement pill a day, containing chromium picolinate 204 mcg including chrome 25 mcg interfere with yaz birth control pills? no underlying conditions, i would take them to curb carbohydrate cravings and improve mood.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Berryman answered

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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