antibiotics - backup for how long?

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Registered: 03-31-2003
antibiotics - backup for how long?
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Fri, 08-18-2006 - 9:36am
Hi all,
I had my wisdom teeth removed and am currently on antibiotics. My last day of antibiotics will be Monday and I will be on the second week of my pack (Ortho Tri-Cyclen). I know I'm supposed to use backup, but how long after I finish taking the antibiotics should I used them for? 7 days, until the end of my pack, or until 7 days on a new pack?
Thanks!
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Registered: 12-30-2003
Fri, 08-18-2006 - 1:20pm

Hi mistressskywalker, welcome back!


      Jill

    

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Registered: 10-12-2010
Sat, 08-19-2006 - 4:02pm

HI there,
i am also on ortho tri cycline lo. My derm just switched me to it and also put me on amoxicillian. I asked her about the AB decreasing the BC absorption and she told me that they have done studies and it shows that AB don't decrease the absoption of your BC. FYI

Jen

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Registered: 12-30-2003
Sat, 08-19-2006 - 5:24pm

Hi jenrvt79, welcome!


      Jill