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Do antibiotics affect the contraceptive pill or not - have guidelines changed?

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perceptionreality · 30/06/2012 10:32

Because I've noticed the GP no longer recommends extra precautions if I'm prescribed antibiotics now.

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MoaningMinnieWhingesAgain · 30/06/2012 10:35

www.fpa.org.uk/helpandadvice/contraception/combinedpill#other-medicines

Yes the guidelines changes. Only more unusual antibiotics affect the pill, not the standard ones like amoxicillin and fluclox so they have updated the advice a while ago.

MissDrake · 30/06/2012 10:39

Unless the antibiotics upset your stomach in which case condoms/abstain until 7 days of pill back on board.

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perceptionreality · 30/06/2012 10:39

Ah, thanks Moaningminnie.

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