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On nitrofurantoin 100 mg 2x day for a week. continued bcp. was i still protected? got period then during placebo week. not pg?

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Dr. Lori Lange answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Maybe: Any time you are on the birth control pills and take antibiotics the package information from the manufacturer recommends a backup method in addition to the pills. Condom,etc. Risk is low but still possible. Getting your period was a good thing so continue the pill as directed and you should be fine.

Answered 7/27/2017

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