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Hi! does methylprednisolone lower the effectiveness of the contraceptive pill ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate (specifically mono-linyah)?

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"Methylprednisolone" will not reduce combination oral contraceptive protection from pregnancy.

Answered 8/24/2021

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Dr. Charles Turck answered

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Methylprednisolone is not known to lower the effectiveness of ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate. That said, if you haven’t already, it’s always good to let your doctor know all of the medications you are taking.

Answered 8/27/2021

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