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Wanted to know if antibiotics affect the birth control pill?

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Probably not: Most antibiotics don't interact with birth control pills. Rifampin and rid ablution do interact and require use of a back up method to prevent pregnancy. Ask your pharmacist.

Answered 7/24/2014

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