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29 Jun 2010
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Yaz and Augmentin
Does taking Augmentin lower the effeciency of Yaz? I know that most antiobiotics do, but just wanted to check?
Thank you
Keren
Thank you
Keren
CyberDoc
Hallo Keren
I am always very careful with antibiotics and the contraceptive pill as it can cause reduced absorbtion of the hormone. It is always better to use condoms additionally until the next menstruation.
dr Bets
I am always very careful with antibiotics and the contraceptive pill as it can cause reduced absorbtion of the hormone. It is always better to use condoms additionally until the next menstruation.
dr Bets
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