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What is the effect on oral contraceptives when taking levofloxacin?
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May decrease effect: Any medication while taking the birh control pill may decrease the effectiveness in prevening pregnany so back up contraception is advised.
Answered 1/24/2019
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Little or no risk: Contrary to popular belief and previous advice, antibiotics do not interfere with hormonal contraceptives (birth control pills, implants, medicated IUDs, etc) -- with the occasional exception of rifampin, a fairly uncommonly used antibiotic for tuberculosis, certain staph infections, and a few others. See https://www.drugs.com/article/antibiotics-and-birth-control.html
Answered 9/8/2016
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