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Although there has been some evidence that antibiotics can reduce the action of birth control pills, it has not been scientifically proven that unwanted pregnancies can occur by this means. Because of this, drug manufacturers caution that antibiotics could decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills.
Since it is better to be safe than sorry, individuals taking birth control pills are advised to use a second reliable method of birth control when taking antibiotics.
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Hi Anon,
Thank you for sharing your question with the EmpowHER community.
Although there has been some evidence that antibiotics can reduce the action of birth control pills, it has not been scientifically proven that unwanted pregnancies can occur by this means. Because of this, drug manufacturers caution that antibiotics could decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills.
Since it is better to be safe than sorry, individuals taking birth control pills are advised to use a second reliable method of birth control when taking antibiotics.
I hope this helps.
Be well,
August 13, 2015 - 2:10pm~Gillette
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