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When is birth control effective again after you stop taking amoxicillin?

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Mst likely no effect: Most women probably don't have an interaction with Amoxicillin and birth control pills, although it's possible. Using a backup method like condoms while you're taking the antibiotic gives a margin of safety.

Answered 6/24/2014

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