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Does taking antibiotics affect birth control?

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Yes, it can. The birth control pill has to actually get "activated" in the intestines (by certain bacteria) and certain antibiotics can kill off the bacteria that help to activate the pill.

The best advice would be to use alternative means of protection.

Also, ask your pharmacist if the antibiotic you are taking interferes with birth control. They should know.

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