Im curently on the Pill at the moment and i was just wondering whether if i was to take antibiotics whether they would interrupt the effectiveness of the Pill? Ive been told yea it could and no it cant!!!
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Just a question?
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Yes Antibiotics lower your birth controls effectiveness and gives you a much higher chance to get pregnant. Yet on the other side that’s no reason not to take your antibiotics because they were prescribed to you for a reason. If you are going to be sexually active during the period you are on the antibiotics just take extra precaution like your partner using a condom.
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thanks ntroducingmyself. my mum was suggesting i take antibiotics to clear my tonsilitis up.
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You're Welcome. :grin:
Trust me take the antibiotics. It's not worth to remain sick, especially with something like tonsillitis. I suffered with that for years before I had my tonsillectomy so I know the pain. Just take extra precautions and you'll be fine.
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yeh i was actually on antibiotics last week and im also on the pill - the doctor told me that you should take extra precaution because anti biotics mess with the effectivness of the pill
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Antibiotics, while necessary to take care of an infection, will limit the effectiveness of the pill. Use another contraception method until after you have taken the full course of antibiotics.
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Talking to your doctor is your best bet.
