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I take the mini pill birth control. started ten days amoxicillin for sinus infection. can it decrease the effectiveness of the pill? ive read conflicting information and want to be sure im still protected.
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Absorption issue: When an antibiotic and the oral contraceptive are taken at the same time , the antibiotic will be absorbed preferentially. The antibiotic must be taken at least 4 hours apart from the oral contraceptive to avoid this issue. Better yet, use a "back up" means of contraception in addition to the pill such as a vaginal contraceptive or condom if you are sexually active to avoid a non planned pregnancy
Answered 3/20/2020
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