The Pill and Medication - Question
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The Pill and Medication - Question
| 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?????

Hi bcnu_qt, welcome!
Jill
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?
>>If the pill prevents ovulation, then how can medication (like amoxicillian) make the pill less effective<<
Jill
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