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If taking antibiotics during the off cycle of birth control pills, how long do you need to take extra protection?

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Dr. Anatoly Belilovsky answered

According to ...: ...British nhs, of all the antibiotics, only Rifampin requires extra protection: http://www.Nhs.Uk/conditions/contraception-guide/pages/antibiotics-contraception.Aspx.

Answered 3/13/2016

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A member asked:

If taking antibiotics during the off cycle of birth control pills, how long do you need to take extra protection?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Anatoly Belilovsky answered

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