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iVillage Member
Registered: 03-26-2003
Questions
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Wed, 12-06-2006 - 8:49pm

Hi all,

It's been a while since I've posted on here. You all are always so helpful.

I went to the doctor and found out I have a UTI. The doctor put me on an antiobiotic called Levaquin (Levofloxacin). I think I'm correct in assuming that not ALL antiobiotics intereact with birth control pills. I couldn't seem to find this one on the list. So, should I use back up? If so, for how long? I thought I remembered it being for the whole entire time I'm on the antiobiotic and then also for 7 days after. Is that right? Thanks for your help.

Stacey

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-01-2005
In reply to: estakia
Wed, 12-06-2006 - 10:41pm
as a precaution i use a second method with any antibiotic that i am on. i thought that you were supposed to use another method for that whole month that you are on antibiotics. i could be wrong though.

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iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
In reply to: estakia
Thu, 12-07-2006 - 11:15am

Hi estakia, welcome back!


      Jill

    

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-26-2003
In reply to: estakia
Sun, 12-10-2006 - 1:14am

Ok, so now I have another question. I will take my last few doses of antiobiotics while I'm on my placebo week of birth control pills. Does that mean that I still have to take 7 active pills into my next pack until I am able to have sex without a backup method? Or, will I be ok if I use backup for 7 days after my last dose of antiobiotics regardless of whether they are active pills or not? I don't know what to do......

We are always very careful anyway, I just want to know what you would recommend in my situation. Thanks!

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-01-2005
In reply to: estakia
Sun, 12-10-2006 - 2:25am
still use a second method until you have taken 7 active pills because you arent covered with the placebo because of AF.

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iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
In reply to: estakia
Sun, 12-10-2006 - 12:06pm

Hi again hon,


      Jill