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Can prilosec (omeprazole) make birth control pills (nortrel 1/35) less effective?

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No: Vise versa, oral contraceptives may decrease omeprazole's effectiveness since increases clearance through liver.

Dr Finman agreed

Answered 6/28/2016

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