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A member asked:
I've been on birth control for1 yr and 6 mnths i just started spotting which i haven't done b4 , i am on amoxicillin , spttin started b4 med. why am i?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Observe: Provided you have not missed any pills, you should be ok.
Answered 9/28/2016
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