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Antibiotics and birth control, is it okay to mix the 2?
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Depends: Please let us know the specific antibiotic and oral contraceptive so we can check it.
Answered 5/17/2015
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The tetracycline ABs: The tetracycline ABs can pose a problem, albeit modest, but why chance it. Peniciliins, Sulfa Abs, and macrolides (erythromycin family) have little to no effect!
Answered 5/17/2015
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Depends: Certain antibiotics may make your contraceptives less effective hence may require addition protective barrier if placed on those or you may conceive
Answered 5/17/2015
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