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Re: Sulfatrim and Orthotricylen

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Wed, 6 Dec 2000 09:52:56 -0600 (CST)


At Tue, 5 Dec 2000, Roxy wrote: >
>Because of reoccuring bladder infections, my doctor has given me
>sulfatrim to take for three days following intercourse. In doing so,
>will the sulfatrim reduce the effectiveness of the birth control pill,
>orthotricyclen, that I am currently using? Are there any other
>alternatives to avoiding the infection?

No, it will not effect your OCP. I generally start off with just a single Bactrim tablet immediately after intercourse, and I have not ever had to go up to three days of treatment for each act of intercourse.

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William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

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