First, very few antibiotics affect the bith control pill. These include griseofulvin, rifampin, and some HIV drugs. Second, if you're pregnant, you're likely to miss a period.
No you don't need to, but remember antibiotics make the pill ineffective.
No. Azithromycin is an antibiotic. Antibiotics only work to kill or control growth of bacteria. The flu is not caused by bacteria, so antibiotics are ineffective to treat it. Influenza is caused by viruses.
It depends on the medications you are also taking. Antibiotics will effect how birth control work.
Taking any antibiotics can make your pills ineffective. You should always use alternative birth control while on antibiotics (and through your next full cycle).
what is ineffective control measures
Antibiotics will completely eliminate the usefulness of a birth control pill. A secondary source, such as condoms, should be used while on antibiotics to continue the prevention of pregnancy. Usually the medical information on the birth control package states which medicines will interfere with the product.
Yes. Other antibiotics will do the same thing, along with St. John's Wort. Be very careful in taking medications with birth control pills!
Can birth control be ineffective while taking metronidazole?
Not taking them is the biggest reason behind BCP failure. Antibiotics used to control TB can have an effect on hormones and some medications to control seizures or St Johns Wart a herbal mood drug.
1 - We should not take over dose of antibiotics. 2 - Antibiotics should not be taken empty stomach. 3 - We should take antibiotic onlyafter consulting a doctor. 4 - We should complete the dose of antibiotic as advised by the doctor.
Antibiotics kill bacteria.
Yes, antibiotics can reduce the effectiveness of birth control.