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does lexapro cancel out the contraceptive pill?

aaron
10/20/08
aaron
Topics:Lexaprocontraceptive pill

does lexapro have any affect on the contraceptive pill?

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Dr. Diana L Walcutt
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Dr. Diana L Walcutt is Psychologist
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Monday, October 20, 2008

Hi Aaron:

There is no research that shows that Lexapro has any effect on contraceptive pills, but you should speak with a gynecologist about this first.

While all of the SSRI's have decreased libido as a potential side effect, they are not known to "cancel out" the pill.

Read more about Lexapro here.

 

Regards,

Dr. Diana Walcutt

 

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