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Does terbinafine (anti fungal pills) reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills?

Dr. Carolyn Thompson, East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine Answered May. 11, 2012
25 years experience in Obstetrics & Gynecology
No. Terbinafine does not decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills.
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Dr. Luis Villaplana, Ponce School of Medicine Answered May. 11, 2012
32 years experience in Internal Medicine
Possibly. Yes.
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