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Do antibiotics affect birth control?

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although it is not 100% correct to assume that all antibiotics decrease the effectiveness, some women have gotten pregnant when taking antibiotics. there is a warning on all antibiotics however stating that they may decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. and all oral contraceptives come with a drug sheet that says the same thing about antibiotics. most ppl dont read them. that is why it is wise to have a back up plan: use a condem.

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