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I started the birth control pill 1 1/2 months ago & was also taking amoxicillin. i stopped taking amox- how long should i use dual-protection to be safe until the pill is effective?
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None : Amoxicillin dies not interact with birth control pills.
Answered 6/22/2017
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Still effective: Amoxicillin will not have alter the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.
Answered 9/28/2016
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