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Im on yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) and had unprotected sex last night. i got diagnosed with uti the next day and was prescribed with zinnat. is it safe to start the meds?

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Dr. Jeffrey Juchau answered

Yes: start your medication. Antibiotics have a theoretical risk of interfering with birth control, but only significant with one and you aren't on it.

Answered 9/8/2015

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A member asked:

Im on yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) and had unprotected sex last night. i got diagnosed with uti the next day and was prescribed with zinnat. is it safe to start the meds?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Juchau answered

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