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Can taking fat burning supplements interact with the birth control that i am taking (alesse). Will it make the birth control less effective?

Hi

I have not heard of it causing a problem but I would check this over with your local pharmacist. They are the best resource for seeing if the medication you are taking will interact with other medication or supplements.

It would probably be easier if you visited your local drug store (e.g. shopper’s drug mart, London drugs etc…) with your birth control pills and supplements so they could check the ingredients. If you are uncomfortable visiting the drugstore most stores have an information line you can call to speak directly with the pharmacist.

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Health Nurse

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