birth control

[anonymous]

I have cf and I am on birth control. i also just got off of antibiotics. does any know if levaquin affects the effectivness of birth control pills.

 

[ladybug]

Hi,
I think most antibiotics effect birth control pills (at least that's what I've been told)... You could use another form of BC just to be sure.

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[anonymous]

Hi there, ALL antibiotics effect the bc pill. Just to be safe, use another method of birth control...Take care.

 

[anonymous]

Better safe than sorry! But, I am on the pill, and even on antibiotics I have never "gotten into trouble" w/o using a back up.

 

[Dea]

Yes...antibiotics affect birth control pills...definitely use another form while on antibiotics. Have you thought about the depo-provera injection. I have been on it now for 6 yrs and love it! It is not affected by any antibiotics!
Dea

 

[Nichole]

<i>The effects of antibiotics on birth control pills (oral contraceptives) may be overstated — except in the case of one antibiotic, rifampin. Studies clearly show that rifampin decreases the effectiveness of birth control pills in preventing ovulation.

Anecdotal evidence suggests this effect may also occur with other antibiotics, such as:

Amoxicillin
Metronidazole
Tetracycline
Cephalexin
Erythromycin
Isoniazid
No large studies have proved this effect. But researchers can't rule out the possibility that this may occur in a small number of women. If you're concerned, consider using a barrier method of contraception while taking antibiotics.</i>


I got this from <a target=new class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=AN00099">mayoclinic.com</a>

In my personal experience, I have only noticed a problem with rifampin. Hope this helps<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[anonymous]

ANY antiboitic can render BC ineffective