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If i'm on birth control pills and i take antibiotics afterwards, could i get pregnant? i heard the antibiotics clear the pills.
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Some do, sometimes: Although generally birth control continues to work normally. Recommend using a backup method until next cycle if you are wanting to avoid pregnancy
Answered 10/4/2016
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