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Re: [Birth Control] Antibiotics and the pill

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 30 Apr 2002 21:27:50 -0500 (CDT)


At Tue, 30 Apr 2002, Pica wrote: >
>I just started taking amoxicillin for an infection. I have heard that
>only certain antibiotics react with birthcontrol. I am on Ortho-Cept
>BC, how do i know when my bc will be effective again??
>
>--
>Pica
>

Amoxicillin will not significantly impact your pill, but if you are concerned, use condoms on those days that you actually take the antibiotic.

--
William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.




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