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Re: [Birth Control] birthcontrol and antibiotics
From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 28 Sep 2003 19:57:57 -0500 (CDT)

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dra
Yes, taking antibiotics for 7 or more days during active pills can make them less effective. I try to counsel patients to use backup if this occurs until next menses.
At Sun, 28 Sep 2003, dra wrote: >
>I have a sinus infection and am taking antibiotics to clear it up. The
>pharmacist said that my birthcontrol will decrease the effectiveness of
>the antibiotic. is this true?

-- William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG Chairman, Editorial Advisory Board Pregnancy and Birth Section Private Practice New Orleans, La.
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