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Is it ok to have sex on the pill and antibiotics?

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Yes: You can have sex while taking the birth control pill and on antibiotics. Some antibiotics may decrease the efficacy of your birth control pill, so you may want to consider using a back up method of birth control, in addition to the pill, while you complete your antibiotic therapy.

Dr Livingston agreed

Answered 7/21/2013

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