Another BC and Antibiotics question...
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| Tue, 06-20-2006 - 4:05pm |
I had another BC and antibiotics question. I was prescribed Doxycycline, an antibiotic, for a sinus infection. I began starting the treatment along with the start of my new pack of BC pills (right on schedule). Unfortunately- 4 days after starting the treatment- yikes! I hear from a friend that antibiotics like Doxycycline can make BC less effective (I'm on Yasmine, by the way). I've been very good about taking my pills on time through this whole month but now I am very worried. Is there a chance I could have gotten pregnant because I took those antibiotics? Currently I'm kind of upset because the doctor knew I was on Birth Control and they didn't seem concerned at all or even address this...
Also, on another note- I was curious as to anyone on here who has become pregnant (because they were taking antibiotics) even thought they were taking their BC exactly as prescribed. It might give me some piece of mind to know how common it is for antibiotics to effect BC (although I know it's not a direct indication at all!). Thank you for your time ladies...

Hi erinemerson, welcome back!
Jill