Can antibiotics interfere with the pill?

Answer 1

Yes, antibiotics decrease the effects of the pill and you may potentially become pregnant. Alternative forms of contraception should be used while taking antibiotics. My physicians have always told me to continue alternative contraception for at least 2 weeks after you have finished the antibiotics so that the pill has ample time to become fully effective again.

Answer 2

Antibiotics tend to decrease the effectiveness of the pill. If you do use both, please use a second form of contraception, (a physical barrier may be best) in order to decrease the chance of becoming pregnant.

Answer 3

From my recollection this is how I was cautioned, when you are taking the antibiotic you need to use another form of Birth Control in conjunction with your pill. ie: condoms, spermicide. Thus I assume the antibiotic can interfere somehow with the effectiveness of your birth control. I don't know that it has been irrefutable determined, so they recommend precaution. In other words they don't know for sure but it has raised question. .... Andra

Answer 4

Yes. Not all antibiotics affect birth control. In fact, some even increase the effectiveness. Plus, your body needs a constant dose of hormones at all times for your birth control to continue working after you're off your antibiotics. Continue taking them, but research whether the antibiotics you're taking affect your pill.

Answer 5

Yes it works before and after most antibiotics. There are very few antibiotics that may interfere with BCP, and recent research shows even the ones that was thought to be a problem is not as big a problem as once thought.

Answer 6

It greatly reduces the effectiveness of the MAP or normal BCPs.

Answer 7

They can stop it from working.

Answer 8

yes it does

Answer 9

Yes