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I'm taking some birth control pills just because i don't want my period. if i take metronidazole will it interfere with it and cause my period to come?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

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NO: An antibiotic should not interfere with your cycle.

Answered 6/29/2014

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A member asked:

I'm taking some birth control pills just because i don't want my period. if i take metronidazole will it interfere with it and cause my period to come?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

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