Oral Contraceptives & Antibiotics
 

Is it fact or fiction that antibiotics interfere with oral contraceptives? I've always heard that it is a rumor that has never been statistically confirmed. What do you think?

I'm not sure if it's all antibiotics or just some... I know a lot of times when I get a prescription filled for antibiotics, the pharmacist will tell me if it will make my birth control pills less effective. I take their advice!

uh-oh....i hope it's a rumor :o

Nope, it's a fact. You always have to use back-up protection when taking antibiotics. ;)

again....uh-oh....well....but what are the odds, right?!:o

wait, is this 100% certain?! why didn't my doctor tell me about this?!

My doctor would always tell me this!!!

Check this site:
http://www.ada.org/prof/resources/pu...antibiotic.pdf

I'm sure you figured this out already (but just in case), but if you take a pill (any pill) and vomit shortly after, the pill you took will not be effective, as it didn't absorb into your body yet.

It's VERY true! Be careful if you are taking both!

My doctor always is sure to prescribe antibiotics that will not interfere with my pill. And if I am unsure about a medication, vitamin, or whatever... I always ask the pharmacist.

Another thing I always do is eat yogurt and drink cranberry juice when on antibiotics to help prevent yeast infection. My mom taught me some good habits!

Those are really EXCELLENT tips! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Well, when I posted this, I was on antibiotics (Zithromax, aka Z-Pack), but I did not get prego. YAY! I'm married, but neither of us want children right now.

I've seen the picture of you and your hubby and you two are going to have beautiful children!!!

AWE, Janet! You're making me blush. :o :o :o

wow, the pharamicist never told me this either
I feel cheated
well I never got pregnant, good thing.

isn't it their job to tell you?

I think the thing is is that it has never been "scientifically proven" to interfere with birth control pills. Some antibiotics have been "proven" to interfere, and then pharmacist and/or your doctor will warn of of those that have been "proven" to interfere.