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Hi, i'm currently taking cilicaine vk tablets, and i would just like to know if they would effect my contraceptive pill?
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Caution is in order: Consider alternative BC methods. Antibiotics are know to reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. Your doctor(s) should have cautioned you about this when starting you on the BCP's.
Answered 6/19/2015
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