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Can i take cefadroxil (oral antibiotics for acne) while taking aviane birth control pills?
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CEFADROXIL + AVIANE: CHECK WITH YOUR GYNECOLOGIST. THERE MAY BE A SLIGHT INTERACTION BETWEEN THEM.
Answered 6/16/2015
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Yes BUT: This is not a good choice for acne.
Answered 6/18/2015
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