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    Jun 18, 2008, 07:31 PM
    Diet Pills and Birth Control
    Will taking diet pills (SmartBurn) affect the effectiveness of the Birth Control Pills (Ortho-Tri-Cyclen Lo)??
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    Jun 18, 2008, 07:34 PM
    Most likely no. Usually the only meds that mess with birth control are antibiotics. However, remember that diet pills are not safe for other reasons. They cause high blood pressure, increase you cardiac output and can cause permanent kidney damage.
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    Jun 18, 2008, 07:35 PM
    Okay, thank you.
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