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I started taking amoxicillin a few weeks ago for 7 days, i was suppose to have my cycle last monday but now i'm 10 days late. would the med do this?
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Amoxicillin: Antibiotic such as amoxicillin decrease the efficacy of oral contraceptives. You should have been instructed to utilize an additional form of contraception. The chance of pregnancy is increased when an additional method is not utilized.
Answered 11/27/2017
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