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Recently read that the idea of antibiotics decreasing the effectiveness of birth control pills is not true (not proven) except for rifampin. correct?
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Yes: That is correct. Several governing bodies have come out with statements concerning that fact. Although all of the package inserts for birth control pills still state that there may be a decrease in there effectiveness. This presents somewhat of a medico legal conundrum for physicians.
Answered 10/6/2017
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