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Does Trimethoprim Tablet Affect Yasmin Pill's Working?

I am on the yasmin contraceptive pill and have recently started taking 1 100mg tablet of trimethoprim every night to reduce the frequency i have uti's. does the antibiotic stop the yasmin working? i use no other method of birth control at the moment and have a boyfriend. my doctor says it does not affect the pill but i would like a second opinion. thank you.
Thu, 24 Jul 2014
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OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine,  's  Response
Hi dear !
Thanks for your query.
Use of Bactrim does not decrease the effectiveness of Yasmin birth control.
Use them as prescribred from your doctor and take much water and cranberry tea.

ALL THE BEST
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Does Trimethoprim Tablet Affect Yasmin Pill's Working?

Hi dear ! Thanks for your query. Use of Bactrim does not decrease the effectiveness of Yasmin birth control. Use them as prescribred from your doctor and take much water and cranberry tea. ALL THE BEST