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02 Mar 2004
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The pill & antibiotics
Hi
I would like to know if it is true that antibiotics cancells out the pill!!
I'm on Antibiotics at the moment and would like rather be safe than sorry!!
Thanks
I would like to know if it is true that antibiotics cancells out the pill!!
I'm on Antibiotics at the moment and would like rather be safe than sorry!!
Thanks
GynaeDoc
Yes, many antibiotics interfere with the efficacy of the Pill. You should use extra precautions while on the antibiotics and for two weeks afterwards.
Best wishes
Best wishes
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