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A member asked:

Took antiobiotics for a tonsillitis. for how many days does it affect my birthcontroll pill?

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Depends: on which antibiotic and duration of antibiotic therapy. You should not be overly concerned. Most current commonly used antibiotics should not casuse major BC issues.

Answered 2/4/2015

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