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Does Oxytetracycline Reduce The Efficiency Of Birth Control Pills?

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Posted on Wed, 24 Jun 2015
Question: Hi I've been put on oxytetracycline 250g antibiotics for a skin rash I have on my legs. I was just wondering what are my chance of falling pregnant while on these? I've been taking micrnygonb30 regularly . I've all ready finished the 1st week of the antibiotics
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Answered by Dr. Soumya (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No chance of pregnancy

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concerns about possibility of pregnancy.

Oxytetracycline does not reduce the efficiency of your pills. Hence there is no possibility of pregnancy. Don't worry about pregnancy.

Complete your antibiotic course without worrying.

Regards
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Does Oxytetracycline Reduce The Efficiency Of Birth Control Pills?

Brief Answer: No chance of pregnancy Detailed Answer: Hi, I understand your concerns about possibility of pregnancy. Oxytetracycline does not reduce the efficiency of your pills. Hence there is no possibility of pregnancy. Don't worry about pregnancy. Complete your antibiotic course without worrying. Regards