A woman who has a seizure disorder and takes barbiturates and phenytoin sodium daily asks the nurse about the pill as a contraceptive choice.What is the nurse's best response?

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The nurse should inform the woman that her current medications may reduce the effectiveness of the pill. This is important information for the woman to consider before making a decision about using oral contraceptives as her method of birth control.

A Woman Who Has a Seizure Disorder and Takes Barbiturates