Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Does amoxicillin decrease the efficiency of birth control?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Possibly: Most people who take most antibiotics don't have a decrease in effectiveness, but using a condom in addition can be a backup method til you're done with the antibiotic to be sure.
Answered 2/14/2013
5.3k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
How long does it take birth control to fully work when taking amoxicillin?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can amoxicillin make birth control less effective ? If so how long should you use the back up method ?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I am currently taking amoxicillin for the next 10 days. Does this make my birth control less effective? If so, does this last beyond the 10 days?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can 500 mg Amoxicillin affect birth control effectiveness? Im on low dose birth control.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What would be signs that amoxicillin was having an interaction with the effectiveness of Sprintec birth control?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
I take the mini pill birth control. Started ten days amoxicillin for sinus infection. Can it decrease the effectiveness of the pill? Ive read conflicting information and want to be sure Im still protected.
Can you take amoxicillin on birth control?
Is it possible for amoxicillin to cancel out birth control?
Will amoxicillin effect the effectiveness of my birth control?
When is birth control effective again after you stop taking amoxicillin?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
