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What to do if i had tonsillitis and had to take antibiotics for it whlist on the pill?

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Dr. Alexander Gorup answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Discuss with OB/GYN: Sometimes, antibiotics make "the pill" less effective. Keep that in mind and speak with your OB.

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Answered 7/19/2014

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