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Could Weight Loss Pill Effect Birth Control?

Hello, I have a question. I take birth control, I am not sure what kind but it is just a generic verison that I get from Kaiser. I just started taking a weight loss pill called Hydroxycut Clinical Pro today and am hearing it may affect my BC? Was wondering if this is true...
Thu, 16 Apr 2020
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Hi,

Herbal supplements can definitely have interaction with drugs thereby reducing the effect of other drugs. Hence, you should definitely have a back up method of contraception in order to prevent pregnancy.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician
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Could Weight Loss Pill Effect Birth Control?

Hi, Herbal supplements can definitely have interaction with drugs thereby reducing the effect of other drugs. Hence, you should definitely have a back up method of contraception in order to prevent pregnancy. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician