Hi Everyone, been awhile since I posted on this board.
How true is it that antibiotics will lower the effectiveness of birth control pills?
I have googled and all that comes up is that Rifampin is the one, but what about the others? Like Doxy?
Has anyone taken both with no problems? Thanks, Laurie
Posted by swimmeredurp (Member # 34305) on :
I have heard the same thing...that only Rifampin
lowers the effectiveness of birth control...my
college health practitioner gave a birth control
information session and specifically said that.
However, I haven't done any more research and don't
have personal experience.
Posted by swimmeredurp (Member # 34305) on :
I have heard the same thing...that only Rifampin
lowers the effectiveness of birth control...my
college health practitioner gave a birth control
information session and specifically said that.
However, I haven't done any more research and don't
have personal experience.
Posted by Sammi (Member # 110) on :
I would think there is likely more than one antibiotic that can affect birth control pills. I recommend asking your gyno or pharmacist about the ones you are taking.
Posted by swimmeredurp (Member # 34305) on :
I just got birth control from Planned Parenthood and my dr. said it was only Rifampin that they say now affects birth control
Posted by lauriemay1 (Member # 24153) on :