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I have been prescribed a dosage of 50mg of prednisone, as well as a topical antibiotic for poison oak. does this affect my birth control?
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No: It won't, good that you asked, in general if in doubt in the future, use another form of contraception in addition till sure you are safe, good luck
Answered 11/28/2017
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