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Does keflex interfere with oral contraceptives?

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Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Keflex: Antibiotics do not interfere with birth control.

Answered 4/21/2014

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No: Keflex does not interfere with any birth control options.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/26/2014

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