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Can you get pregnant while taking doxycycline and birth control?
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Yes it is possible: Antibiotics decrease the absorption of the pill and therefore decrease its effectiveness. You should always use a backup measure or abstain while on an antibiotic if you are on the bcp.
Answered 2/15/2016
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