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A female asked:
Can i take cefadroxil (oral antibiotics for acne) while taking aviane birth control pills?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jerome Littanswered
Dermatology 73 years experience
CEFADROXIL + AVIANE: CHECK WITH YOUR GYNECOLOGIST.
THERE MAY BE A SLIGHT INTERACTION BETWEEN THEM.
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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohananswered
Dermatology 59 years experience
Yes BUT: This is not a good choice for acne.
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