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If i'm on birth control pills and i take antibiotics afterwards, could i get pregnant? i heard the antibiotics clear the pills.

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Some do, sometimes: Although generally birth control continues to work normally. Recommend using a backup method until next cycle if you are wanting to avoid pregnancy

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

If i'm on birth control pills and i take antibiotics afterwards, could i get pregnant? i heard the antibiotics clear the pills.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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