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How long do i have to be careful with sex before my birth control starts working fully again? i am taking amoxicillin 500mg and i also take the birth control tilia fe. i have safe sex with my boyfriend but with knowing my birth control may not work right
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There : There is no concrete evidence that antibiotics decrease the efficacy of birth control pills. Most doctor just advise their patients to use condoms while taking antibiotics. Once you are done with the antibiotics you should no longer need a back up.
Answered 10/3/2016
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