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Does augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) affect the birth control pill?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate): No Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) does not affect birth control pills

Answered 6/24/2014

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Interaction meds: Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) might affect the metabolism of the oral contraceptives although in general we do not get too much worry. But there are reports that it may decrease the effects of the birth control pills and an unwanted pregnancy might happen.

Answered 6/24/2014

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Nope: The only birth control pill that is known to affect the pill is a TB medication called Rifampin. Here's a great resource: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/ask-dr-cullins/dr-cullins-birth-control-5444.htm

Answered 6/21/2017

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