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Re: amoxicillin and birth control (and withdrawal method)From: Samir Fouad Aziz MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)Mon, 5 Aug 2002 10:47:58 -0500 (CDT)
At Mon, 5 Aug 2002, Melanie wrote: > >Hi- I'm sorry for asking a question that has been asked before but in >checking the archives I am still not sure. I have been taking >amoxicillin for five days not (and five more to go). I am on ortho >tricyclen and started the placebo pills yesterday. My boyfriend and I >still use the withdrawal method but I know that the pre stuff can get >you pregnant. I have read that antibiotics aren't as bad as they say >and it's mostly the one for tb that causes problems. However, my >boyfriends sister-in-law got pregnent while taking antibiotics for a >sinus infection while on the pill (mine are also for a sinus infection). >If I get my period today like I am supose to am I in the clear? And we >will start using condoms also but what is the risk? Thanks. > >Mel > >-- >Melanie LaPenta > It is better to use condom with the pills when you are taking antibiotic this is effective as long as you are taking the pills regularly.
-- Samir Aziz MD Assist.Professor Ob.Gyn Al-Azhar University-Egypt Editorial advisor Obgyn.net, Pregnancy and birth & Gyn.Oncology
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