WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for April, 2003: Re: [Birth Control] birth control and antibiotics

Re: [Birth Control] birth control and antibiotics

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 23 Apr 2003 13:30:04 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 23 Apr 2003, Michael wrote: >
>My girlfriend is on bcp and took three antibiotic pills in a two day
>period. The next night we had sexual intercourse, but I still used the
>pull out

(Worthless)

method. I know this method really does not work all of the >time. She has access to the morning-after pill, but doesn't won't to
>take it because she feels it will make her sick.

Not necessary, Rifampin is the only antibiotic that actually interferes with OCP effectiveness.

Will this pill make >her sick, and should she take it anyway? Is there any need to be
>worried.

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R.Daniel Braun, MD  FACOG   FOG
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