AboutBarbara Judge Expertise Outpatient pharmacy and general health. I have recently completed a Pharmceutical Care Certificate Program offered by Purdue University (Spring 1999 completion). I have personal experience dealing with terminally ill persons and their needs, as well as their families` needs. I graduated in 1984 from Pharmacy School and have been a Licensed Pharmacist since then. I have 18 years retail pharmacy experience. Prior to my pharmacy training I have 3 years hospital experience as a Nurse`s Aide.
Question Hi Barb. My dentist has just prescribed me Amoxicillin and i didn't tell her that i am already taking Microgynon, the contreceptive pill. Is there any risk to me and are both pills still going to work? I am currently on my 7 day break of Micrognon anyway.
Answer It would be advisable to use an additional form of birth control for the remainder of this cycle of Microgynon to assure you are protected from pregnancy. Antibiotics can interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills and either cause break through bleeding or render them ineffective. The best solution is to make sure you are protected by using another form of birth control for the rest of this cycle.
