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If you use a condum while on birth control and antibiotics will you most likely be safe? took azithromicin, but had been on b control for years

7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Should be ok: The risk with zithromax is more theoretical in reducing efficacy of birth control - but the added addition of condoms means you are likely fine.

Answered 3/20/2014

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Yes: Condom will protect you from unintended pregnancy while antibiotic may have interfered with protection from pill.

Answered 11/27/2017

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Yes you will be: Yes it will be safe if you use condoms when taking birth control pills and azithromycine.

Answered 3/20/2014

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