A member asked:

can i take lo loestrin while on antibiotics?

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Dr. Alan Patterson answered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience

Yes but use: Backup like condoms for the rest of that pack, loloestrin is the #1 pill that i write for my pts.

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