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What are some birth control options for someone taking minocycline?
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Minocycline: May want to use backup protection if you take oral contraceptive (as it may reduce effectiveness of some birth control pills).
Answered 5/14/2015
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All of them!!!: 30 years ago a theoretical question was raised as to possible effect of certain antibiotics on oral contraceptive pills. Studies answered this question many years ago: NO EFFECT. The pills are very effective birth control but not 100%. The failure rate is the same among those taking minocycline or doxycycline.A more interesting question is the safety of the pill at age 41. Risk is greater if you s
Answered 11/13/2014
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