antibiotics and birth control? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

annie1 · 05-09-2003, 11:34 AM

Ok, i know that antibiotics have a negative affect on birth control pills. Does anyone know anymore information on this?
How long is it not dependable after the antibiotics are finished? Do the antibiotics affect the actual cycle? (like can they cause you to be late) Any information is appreciated, thanks

SiN · 05-09-2003, 11:40 AM

your doctor or pharmacist is (obviously) the best source of info...

next would be google...

lastly.. from what i recall, it's antibiotics of the tetracycline-ish types, but i could be *totally* wrong.

cheerios · 05-09-2003, 01:24 PM

SiN: my insert from the pharmacy says "certain kinds of antibiotics". annie: if you're on antibiotics USE CONDOMS!! ask your doctor or pharmacist how long antibiotics will interfere w/ your birth control. It sounds like "till you next period" to me, but like Sin said, the doc or pharmacist are the ones who know best.

Minx · 05-09-2003, 02:30 PM

I agree with the others, talk to your pharmacist or doctor to be sure. But, I have heard that it takes at least one week after stopping an antibiotic prescription before you get back on par body wise. I don't think it affects your cycle as far as being late but I could be wrong on that one. Sorry I don't have more info for you.

annie1 · 05-09-2003, 03:33 PM

thanks yall, i was just curious... we use condoms anyway just for extra backup, but with this awful sinius infection we were just a bit more concerned.

Missy · 05-09-2003, 06:55 PM

Like everyone says I would check with your OB/GYN to be sure!

Baileys · 05-14-2003, 01:49 PM

My best friend had a 2 yr old and then contacted lymes disease. She was on really heavy doses of antibotics and was sicker and sicker.

Her husband was freaking out.. had to take her to the DR one day demanding to know what was going on with his wife, she was constantly throwing up, tired, could barely move, etc.

Turns out it was part of the antibotics AND that she was pregnant. They didn't warn her that it would make BC less effective. This was 6 years ago and ... to boot, she had twins!

BlueBongo · 05-14-2003, 07:10 PM

I currently use Depo and enjoy not worrying about my cycle at all. After being on depo for a year I'm glad to have a medication I only have to administer 4 times a year... I suck at remember daily pills. Two words for getting my meds.. "MEXICO BABY!"

05-09-2003, 11:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
annie1 Insane	antibiotics and birth control? Ok, i know that antibiotics have a negative affect on birth control pills. Does anyone know anymore information on this? How long is it not dependable after the antibiotics are finished? Do the antibiotics affect the actual cycle? (like can they cause you to be late) Any information is appreciated, thanks

05-09-2003, 11:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
SiN strangelove Location: ...more here than there...	your doctor or pharmacist is (obviously) the best source of info... next would be google... lastly.. from what i recall, it's antibiotics of the tetracycline-ish types, but i could be totally wrong. __________________ - + - ° GiRLie GeeK ° - + - ° 01110010011011110110111101110100001000000110110101100101 Therell be days/When Ill stray/I may appear to be/Constantly out of reach/I give in to sin/Because I like to practise what I preach

05-09-2003, 02:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
Minx Junkie Location: Up yonder	I agree with the others, talk to your pharmacist or doctor to be sure. But, I have heard that it takes at least one week after stopping an antibiotic prescription before you get back on par body wise. I don't think it affects your cycle as far as being late but I could be wrong on that one. Sorry I don't have more info for you. __________________ You've been a naughty boy....go to my room!

05-14-2003, 01:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Baileys Tilted Location: if you want to know, you'll ask	My best friend had a 2 yr old and then contacted lymes disease. She was on really heavy doses of antibotics and was sicker and sicker. Her husband was freaking out.. had to take her to the DR one day demanding to know what was going on with his wife, she was constantly throwing up, tired, could barely move, etc. Turns out it was part of the antibotics AND that she was pregnant. They didn't warn her that it would make BC less effective. This was 6 years ago and ... to boot, she had twins! __________________ Baileys

05-09-2003, 01:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
cheerios Banned Location: 'bout 2 feet from my iMac	SiN: my insert from the pharmacy says "certain kinds of antibiotics". annie: if you're on antibiotics USE CONDOMS!! ask your doctor or pharmacist how long antibiotics will interfere w/ your birth control. It sounds like "till you next period" to me, but like Sin said, the doc or pharmacist are the ones who know best.

05-09-2003, 03:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
annie1 Insane	thanks yall, i was just curious... we use condoms anyway just for extra backup, but with this awful sinius infection we were just a bit more concerned.

05-09-2003, 06:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
Missy Crazy	Like everyone says I would check with your OB/GYN to be sure!