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Re: [Birth Control] antibiotics and bc
From: j wang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 20 Aug 2001 12:37:42 -0500 (CDT)
Use bachup until the next cycle starts. The moring after fill should be
effective.
At Mon, 20 Aug 2001, brandie wrote:
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>I am on Orth Tri Cyclene and took an antibiotic, Amoxicillian, for 2 1/2
>days before reading the fine print that it decreases the effectiveness
>of BC pills. I took the morning after pill as soon as I could on
>Friday(within 72 hours). How long will the Amoxicillian stay in my
>system and How long will I need to use a backup meathod of bc? What are
>the chances the antibiotic will negate both the Ortho and the morning
>after pill?
>Thank you
--
J Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine
statements are informational only and should not constitute a medical plan or treatment recommendation.
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