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    Sep 1, 2015, 08:37 PM
    Laxative and birth control
    Hello,

    I have had some constipation and took milk of magnesia laxative at 1:30pm today. The laxative took effect around 3:30pm. I proceeded to take my birth control pill this evening at 7:30pm (six hours later). Will the laxative effect the absorption of my birth control pill?

    (Side Note: I have NOT had a bowel movement since 6:00pm today)
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    Sep 1, 2015, 08:50 PM
    Laxatives are fine to take with birth control. However, certain antibiotics are not.
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