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If taking antibiotics during the off cycle of birth control pills, how long do you need to take extra protection?
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According to ...: ...British nhs, of all the antibiotics, only Rifampin requires extra protection: http://www.Nhs.Uk/conditions/contraception-guide/pages/antibiotics-contraception.Aspx.
Answered 3/13/2016
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