The Pill and Medication - Question

iVillage Member
Registered: 11-01-2006
The Pill and Medication - Question
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Wed, 12-20-2006 - 3:14pm

Just wondering....

I've been on a higher dose of the pill for several months now, and have been
sexual active in my relationship without another form of birth control.

I also recently had Strep Throat, and was put on Amoxicillian.

My question is - does the amoxicillian put me at risk for pregnancy: meaning...does the medication make my pill uneffective?????

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Wed, 12-20-2006 - 3:46pm

Hi bcnu_qt, welcome!


      Jill

    

iVillage Member
Registered: 11-01-2006
Thu, 12-21-2006 - 11:17am

So my next question would be....

If the pill prevents ovulation, then how can medication (like amoxicillian) make the
pill less effective?

I know this is a horrible question, but if I'd had unprotected sex while on the pill and my medication, can I double up on the pill?

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Thu, 12-21-2006 - 1:36pm

>>If the pill prevents ovulation, then how can medication (like amoxicillian) make the pill less effective<<


      Jill

    

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-02-2004
Thu, 12-21-2006 - 5:32pm

If the pill prevents ovulation, then how can medication (like amoxicillian) make the
pill less effective?


It's my understanding that some medications, like antibiotics, speed up your metabolism, making you metabolize the pill quicker, so

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