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Re: [Birth Control] Doxycycline and Birth Control

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 14 Apr 2002 22:51:17 -0500 (CDT)

At Sun, 14 Apr 2002, Cathy wrote: >
>I take doxycycline for acne and I am on the birth control pill. Will
>the doxycycline interfere with the effectiveness of the birth control,
>and if so, by how much (5%, 50%, etc)?
>
>Thank you,
>
>--
>Cathy
>

Cathy

Any antibiotic can. if just taking once a day, probably safe. Best bet is to use backup method while on antibiotic. 

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


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