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Can you take amoxicillin on birth control?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes, entirely safe. And with little risk of contraception failure, despite common warnings on the internet.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 11/27/2021

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