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Im on the 6th day of pill and my period but been taking antibiotics for 3 days now, and had unprotected sex today.. will my pills still work?
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Yes: The only antibiotic that has been associated with decreased efficacy of the birth control pills is rifampin. It's unlikely that is the antibiotic you are on, so likely you are a-okay!
Answered 8/18/2013
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