A 17-year-old female asked:
i'm on the pill rigevidon, took oxacillin for 4 days and had unprotected sex for a few seconds9 days after finishing the antibiotics. was i protected?
1 doctor answer
Dr. Jeff Livingston answered
22 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Yes: This type of antibiotic does not interfere with birth control.
Answered on Nov 28, 2017
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Dr. Dale Kristle answered
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Yes: you should have adequate contraception
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Dr. John Munshower answered
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Minimally: Antibiotics may lower the effectiveness minimally, that is, about 1 percent. However that is enough to be of concern, so whenever you are taking ant ... Read More
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Vanita Patel answered
22 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
2 wks: Take it in 2 wks. If you are taking pills regularly for a long time very unlikely to be pregnant.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Paul Neumann answered
37 years experience Gynecology
Good to go: If you started your new pill the day you would normally have started the next pack of your old pill. No worries, your good to go!
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