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Re: [Birth Control] birth control and antibiotics

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 12 Dec 2002 19:36:57 -0600 (CST)

At Thu, 12 Dec 2002, Jody wrote: >
>I have been on Orthocyclen for about 10 months
>now. I took penicillin from November 13-22. I
>was on the green pills between the 17 and the 23.
> My boyfriend and I have been using condoms ever
>since. How look does it take for the birtth
>control pills to become effective again after
>taking antibiotics? I am on my third week of my
>pack, about to get my period and start the green
>pills. Are my pills effective now and is it safe
>to stop using condoms? Thank you!
>Amy

Wait for your period. 

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Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.
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Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández
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Argentina
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