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Expert: Eric Brandt - 6/28/2009


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I have taken both before but have recently become fluid bonded with my partner and I have been told that taking certain anti-biotic’s can make birth control less effective.  I want to be sure that I do not get pregnant!  Any information you can provide would be very helpful!

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Hi Brandy,
There is a small risk that
azithromycin will reduce the effectiveness of the oral contraceptive. I recommend you use an additional method of cotraception while taking this medication.
Thank you for using Allexperts
Sincerely,
Eric Brandt, B.Sc. Pharm

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