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Do i start taking birth control if my skin started badly breaking out from the first pack of ortho tri cycline? i'm also on an antibiotic.

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Often helps: Birth control pills are very good at helping with acne. It may take a few months for this to work. Often it gets slightly worse the first month or two as your body adjusts.

Answered 10/21/2015

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A member asked:

Do i start taking birth control if my skin started badly breaking out from the first pack of ortho tri cycline? i'm also on an antibiotic.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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