WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for April, 2000: Re: orthotricycline/antibiotics

Re: orthotricycline/antibiotics

From: Anne (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 16 Apr 2000 20:51:14 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 26 Feb 1998, Garry E. Siegel, M.D. wrote: >
>>I had a question regarding this previous post. I am also on Ortho
>>Tricyclen and minocycline (200mg/day) for acne problems. I don't want
>>to use another form of birth control (I am married and although I'm not
>>quite ready for another child, it would be ok if I got pregnant).
>>However, I was wondering if there was a good time of day to take each of
>>these medicines to "reduce" any potential interactions. For example, I
>>take one antibiotic pill in the morning and one at night before bed. I
>>also take the bc pill at the same time at night before bed. Could
>>taking the antibiotic and bc pill at exactly the same time be worse,
>>than say, if I took the bc pill in the middle of the afternoon? Thanks
>>for any help you can provide.
>
>>I have started taking orthotricycline and stopped taking minocycline as I thought they would interact. I am to understand that it's safe to take both medications at the same time? Please respond. Thanks for your time!
>>--
>>Holly
>>
>>--
>>Holly
>>
>Holly:
>
>I don't think anyone really knows, and I bet it doesn't matter.
>
>Garry
>
>>**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
>>and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
>>This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
>>consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
>>and/or interventions.
>>
>>**Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints,
>>consequently no private emails will receive a response.
>>
>>**Thank you for your understanding ;-)
>
>--
>Garry E. Siegel, M.D., FACOG
>Private Practice
>Roswell, Ga.
>

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