The Pill and Antibiotics (1 Viewer)

[Led-Zep]

I wasn't sure where to put this..

My girlfriend has been on antibiotics for about 2-3 days and will be off them in another day or so. I have heard that being on antibiotics reduces the effectiveness of the pill, but how long after you stop using antibiotics must you use another form of contraception (condoms) ? IE how long until the pill is effective again, a week? or longer.

 

[Jaundice]

Yes antibiotics can affect the effectiveness of the pill. It will be ineffective until about two weeks after the course of antibiotics is finished, but stronger medications my affect the pill for longer. You should use another form of contraception while she is on antibiotics too.

To be safe I would just use condoms for about a month until the first week of pills has passed after her period ended.

 

[Jaundice]

I'm lucky enough to have never gotten preggers while taking antibiotics and the pill. The chance of getting pregnant is still higher when on antibiotics so don't risk it man. Abortions are $300 plus whereas condoms are much much much cheaper.