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Antibiotics And Plan B
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If I'm on Doxycycline Hyclate can I take Plan B and will plan b work?
Yes: Plan B is a progestin, Doxycycline interferes with estrogen absorption, so the combination theoretically should be okay ...Read more
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Antibiotic (Definition)
An antibiotic is a medicine that slows, stops, or kills germs. The germs are usually bacteria causing an infection in a person, so the person uses antibiotics to help his body get ...Read more
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Today i took Plan B and im just gonna start with antibiotics due to uti, could antibiotics affect the Plan B effectiveness?
No: You already took Plan B and it works immediately. Starting antibiotics now will not affect it. ...Read more
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I took Plan B in the afternoon and doxycycline at night, will the Plan B still be effective?
It should be: There is no evidence that antibiotics actually reduce the effectiveness of birth control or plan b. ...Read more
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Can I take bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) (amoxicillin generic) 24hrs after plan b pill and still have the pill be as effective?
Yes: Neither Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) nor amoxicillin (the two are different types of antibiotics) should alter the effectiveness of Plan B. Taking Plan B or other emergency contraception pills can alter the timing or quality of the current menstrual cycle bleeding and perhaps the upcoming cycle. One should check a urine pregnancy 3 weeks after taking Plan B, as Plan B works most of the time but not all of the time. ...Read more
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How to confirm plan b worked?
Got 3 periods after taking plan b .
UmmMMM?: I am assuming this question is with regards to a female. The period would confirm that it worked but if in doubt get a pregnancy test done. If the 3 periods came in one month,get checked by a doctor immediately. ...Read more
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What happens if you take the Plan B pill and then an antibiotic pill? Will Plan B still work?
Most are not: effected. Antibiotics which can affect Plan B include ampicillin, cotrimoxazole (in Bactrim), tetracycline, & clarithromycin. ...Read more
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I took Plan B an hour after condom breakage, i'm taking penicillin and acyclovir for a facial rash and impetigo, will these effect the Plan B ?
Plan B: No, neither drug should affect plan b. ...Read more
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I'm currently taking Doryx (doxycycline) and also took Plan B. Will Doryx (doxycycline) interfere with plan B and cause me to get pregnant? Did not use condom; first time.
Plan B & Doryx:
The Drugs.Com drug interaction checker showed no significant interactions between doxycycline &
Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel).
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Will plan b work if im on antibiotics (Amoxicillin )?
Yes: Antibiotics should not interfere with the efficacy of Plan B. ...Read more
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If i used the Plan B pill and smoked a couple of hours later will the Plan B pill still work?
Be careful: Smoking doesn't make emergency contraception less effective but the combination of may increase the albeit rare risk of blood clots - again this risk is still quite low. ...Read more
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Can the Plan B pill delay your period?
Yes: Yes, it can affect your cycle... Depending where in your cycle you take it. ...Read more
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Can the Plan B pill make brown discharge?
Yes -that is likely: Old blood. Potential side effects with emergency contraception can include: tender breasts; changes in menstrual flow (spotting, bleeding, early or late period); loose stools; dizziness; headache; nausea/ vomiting; abdominal discomfort or feeling tired. If you develop chest tightness, difficulty breathing, swelling of lips, mouth, throat – call 911. Notify your doctor if your period is 7 or more >. ...Read more
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If she took Plan B friday and had sex sunday will Plan B one step still work?
Perhaps not: Plan b causes a spontaneous abortion, by causing the lining of the uterus to shed the implanted and fertilized egg. So the protection for unprotected sex, after the fact is not assured. Please, if pregnancy is not the desired outcome of sexual intercourse, use other forms of contraception. Plan b is not intended to be a form of birth control and should only be reserved for emergency situations. ...Read more
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Took Plan B after 4 days..Will it be effective?
Less effective : The longer after unprotected sex you take it the less effective the Plan B is. 4 days out it still works, but not near as well as taking it the same day. But certainly better than nothing. If you can see a doctor tomorrow to get a copper iud it will work better than everything else. ...Read more
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If my girlfriend is on antibiotics and takes the plan b pill will it affect the plan b?
Should be fine!: There is ONLY one antibiotic that affects BC. It's for tuberculosis - Rifadin (rifampin). Otherwise ther's no impact in either direction. Best! http://plannedparenthood.tumblr.com/post/52308702538/will-the-morning-after-pill-work-if-im-taking ...Read more
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Can dayquil and nyquil affect Plan B one step and why?
Agree w Dr Russo: The Drugs. Com drug interaction just not show interactions between Plan B One Step and dayquil or nyquill. ...Read more
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Im currently taking adipex can i take plan b with it ? would the plan b still work ?
INTERACTION : No interaction
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Can the Plan B pill cause discharge?
Some women : Have brown discharge (which likely represents old, deoxygenated blood). ...Read more
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On birth control. On antibiotics. Had sex. Took Plan B pill. Will it be effective?
Plan B + antibiotic: + BCP. Antibiotics which can affect Plan B: ampicillin, cotrimoxazole (in Bactrim), tetracycline, & clarithromycin. Did you take oral contraceptives regularly? How long after sex did you take the Plan B. Plan B One-Step is up to 89 % effective when taken within 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex. It can reduce chance of pregnancy by up to 95% if used within 24 hours. It continues to reduce > ...Read more
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