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I am currently taking sylnd (drospirenone 4mg) as my birth control but my doctor prescribed me saxenda (liraglutide injection) for weight loss. will saxenda reduce the efficacy of the birth control?

Q: i am currently taking sylnd (drospirenone 4mg) as my birth control but my doctor prescribed me saxenda (liraglutide injection) for weight loss. will saxenda reduce the efficacy of the birth control?

: Sylnd is a progestin hormone, and although not as effective as a combination oral contraceptive (estrogen/progestin), the effectiveness should not be diminished by Saxenda (liraglutide).

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Dr. John Berryman answered

Sylnd is a progestin hormone, and although not as effective as a combination oral contraceptive (estrogen/progestin), the effectiveness should not be diminished by Saxenda (liraglutide).

Answered 5/4/2021

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A member asked:

I am currently taking sylnd (drospirenone 4mg) as my birth control but my doctor prescribed me saxenda (liraglutide injection) for weight loss. will saxenda reduce the efficacy of the birth control?

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