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Will sudafed affect my birth control? it has acetaminophen, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine?

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Acetaminophen, guaifenesin and phenylephrine will not affect the efficacy of birth control pills if the birth control pills are taken correctly.

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Answered 5/17/2022

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