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Does taking ciprofloxacin affect the efficacy of birth control pills?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: All antibiotics generally have the effect to decrease the efficacy of birth control pills, so it recommended to use condoms as well while taking these medications.

Answered 9/28/2016

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