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A member asked:

Do antibiotics for the flu affect the birth control pill? if so which ones?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

No such thing: The flu is a virus. It is not treated with antibiotics. Antibiotics treat bacterial infections.

Answered 5/31/2014

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