Re: Levaquin and birth control pills
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 29 Dec 2001 20:52:48 -0600 (CST)
It may. Use another form of birth control for that month just in case.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
Dr. M
At Fri, 28 Dec 2001, Haley wrote:
>
>I have been prescribed Levaquin for a urinary tract infection. I am
>also on Alesse-28. Does Levaquin decrease the effect of Alesse birth
>control pills? Thank you.
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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