A 25-year-old female patient will begin taking phenytoin for epilepsy. The patient tells the nurse she is taking oral contraceptives (OCPs) . Which response will the nurse give?
A) "Continue taking OCPs because phenytoin is not safe during pregnancy."
B) "You should use a backup method of contraception along with OCPs."
C) "You should stop taking OCPs because of drug-drug interactions with phenytoin."
D) "You should take low-dose aspirin while taking these medications to reduce your risk of stroke."
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