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Does Bactrim Have An Impact On The Effectiveness Of Birth Control Pills?

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Posted on Fri, 18 Nov 2016
Question: I took Bactrim during my period week of inactive birth control pills. My very last day of taking Bactrim was my first day of starting a new pack of birth control. I had unprotected sex 2 days later. Do I need to worry about possible pregnancy?
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Answered by Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (48 minutes later)
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Detailed Answer:
Hi dear and thanks for your query.

Don't worry because Bactrim doesn't decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills.
Hence be calm and use them regularly.

Do let me know in case of any further queries

All the best

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Does Bactrim Have An Impact On The Effectiveness Of Birth Control Pills?

Brief Answer: Explanation is given below... Detailed Answer: Hi dear and thanks for your query. Don't worry because Bactrim doesn't decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills. Hence be calm and use them regularly. Do let me know in case of any further queries All the best