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A member asked:

Can tetracycline affect birthcontrol? if so, how bad can it affect it if im on tri-sprintec ? i needed it to treat acne /:

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Yes: Oral antibiotics can affect the efficacy of birth control pills so it's advisable to use a backup method duch as condoms or diaphragm as well.

Dr Achong agreed

Answered 11/20/2013

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Possibilty: Any drug may influence birth control but uncommon. Discuss it with your ob gyne

Dr Beck and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Started Sprintec birth control 2 months ago for estrogen therapy. I have had spotting constantly since I started, acne, dizziness, and weight gain.

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I used tri sprintec for birth control, today my pharmacy switched me to tri previfem (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol). I mostly use it for acne and to regulate my period. Is this going to affect it?

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I have very bad acne since the age of 17. Nothing helps me I've tried birthcontrol, acazone, tazorac (tazarotene) , spiromolactone & i feel its even worse! help!?

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Is it safe to supplement with Creatine while using Tetracycline for acne? Thanks

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