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Could i be pregnant if i was taking cipro (ciprofloxacin) (antibiotics) and oral contraceptives? i didn't miss a pill but experiencing slight breakthrough bleeding.
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Yes: yes, oral contraceptives are not 100% effective so yes, you could be pregnant. Taking other meds like antibiotics can also decrease effectiveness of oral antibiotics.
Answered 6/9/2017
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Possibly...: Certain antibiotics can significantly reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptive. Check the name of the pill you take ...ask pharmacist to research it for you.
Answered 1/21/2017
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