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A 30-year-old female asked:
I was perscribed cephalexin for a uti and fluconazole for a yeast infection. will these interfere with my tri-sprintec birth control?
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Dr. Navita Modianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience
Not at all : Donot worry it will not effect but to be on safe side your partner should use condoms while on antibiotics during sexual activity
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