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Took antibiotics for only two days on birth control and had unprotected sex the second day of antbi called oracea for acne. should i b worried?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Minimal concern: Antibiotics can minimally decrease the effectiveness of birth control. Best to use condoms as well next time you take antibiotics and plan on having "unprotected sex.".

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Answered 4/13/2016

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A member asked:

Took antibiotics for only two days on birth control and had unprotected sex the second day of antbi called oracea for acne. should i b worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Munshower answered

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

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