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How Effective Is The Mini Pill?
I ve been taking anti malaria tablets for 8 weeks now along side the mini pill cerelle. Some people have said that the mini pill isn t effective whilst taking an antibiotic, is this so? I d like to know as I have been only using my mini pill as a contraceptive with my partner. Your help will be so great full.
Sat, 3 Sep 2016
Hello. Antibiotics, while they are being taken, can reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills, although that's more of an effect of standard antibiotics and not anti-malarial medications. You should talk to your doctor about this since it may still be a good idea to use condoms for the time being
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