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I've been on clindamycin for 7 days for a boil while on yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol). can it reduce the effectivity of the bcp?

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Dr. Walter Husar answered

Yes, it can: But cannot give you an exact percentage reduction of effectiveness.

Dr Govila agreed

Answered 3/9/2014

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A member asked:

I've been on clindamycin for 7 days for a boil while on yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol). can it reduce the effectivity of the bcp?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Walter Husar answered

Dr Govila agreed

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