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Does Alcohol Consumption Make Emergency Contraceptive Pills Less Effective?

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Posted on Sat, 12 Dec 2015
Question: I had sex yesterday nice but not remember whether intercourse happen or not properly after that I drink vodka last night and within 4 -5 hrs I had I-pill is that XXXXXXX harm? Is that will not affect medicine protection ?
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Answered by Dr. Harish Naik (46 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No, alcohol does not make emergency contraceptive pills any less effective

Detailed Answer:
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Welcome to HCM.
I have gone through your query.
No, alcohol does not make emergency contraceptive pills any less effective at preventing pregnancy after sex.

I would suggest you to use one or the other contraceptive method, and it is not advisable to regularly use post contraceptive pills.

Post contraceptive pills are highly effective and you can taken within 72 hours, you are less likely to be pregnant.

Hope this helps.
Take care.
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Does Alcohol Consumption Make Emergency Contraceptive Pills Less Effective?

Brief Answer: No, alcohol does not make emergency contraceptive pills any less effective Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to HCM. I have gone through your query. No, alcohol does not make emergency contraceptive pills any less effective at preventing pregnancy after sex. I would suggest you to use one or the other contraceptive method, and it is not advisable to regularly use post contraceptive pills. Post contraceptive pills are highly effective and you can taken within 72 hours, you are less likely to be pregnant. Hope this helps. Take care.