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Re: Birth control pills and sulfa drugs?
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 30 Mar 1998 18:39:11 -0600 (CST)

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At Mon, 30 Mar 1998, Sarah wrote: >
>Hi,
>
>I have recently gotten an ear infection and my doctor prescribed Bactrim
>for it. I am also taking Tri-Norinol, and I was just wondering if it
>decreased the effectiveness of the birth control pill? The pharmacist
>said no, but I just want to make sure.
>
>Thanks!!!!

The literature states that any antibiotic *MAY* decrease the absorption of oral contraceptives and thereby reduce their effectiveness. A recent report questions how much of a problem this is but still recommends alternate forms of birth control during the month in question *just to be sure*.

-- Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York Great Neck, New York http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm http://www.obgyn.net/women/advisors/harveym.htm
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