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Will doxycycline (50 mg per day) make my junel fe (birth control) pills less effective?

Q: will doxycycline (50 mg per day) make my junel fe (birth control) pills less effective?

Safe &gt; Sorry: While no evidence shows that any antibiotic except rifampin alters the effectiveness of oral contraceptives, the package inserts will likely say that there could be a problem with the interaction. I would advise you to use a back-up form of contraception while on the doxy.

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Safe > Sorry: While no evidence shows that any antibiotic except rifampin alters the effectiveness of oral contraceptives, the package inserts will likely say that there could be a problem with the interaction. I would advise you to use a back-up form of contraception while on the doxy.

Answered 12/1/2017

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