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Does sulfamethoxazole antibiotic effect birthcontrol reclipsen? if so how many days after last antibiotic will birthcontrol work again perfectly?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

2 days: Sulfa can effect the metabolism of birth control by interfering with liver metabolism. Sulfa should "wash out" in a few days. To be safe in 3 days the estrogen should be good after stopping sulfa.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Kenneth Lanier answered

Specializes in Pharmacology

No,: Sulfamethoxazole does not inhibit the effects or reduce the efficacy of reclipsen but anytime time you take an antibiotic while taking birth control its a good idea to consider a secondary form of contraception and to consult your pharmacist.

Answered 5/13/2013

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