Will Ciprofloxacin Affect My Birth Control?
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Monday, 8/25/2008 8:45:42 PM
I am taking a birth control pill, and I know that antibiotics can affect birth control, I have an UTI and was perscribed Ciprofloxacin, I'm afraid to take it, because I don't want to get pregnant.
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Brittney Says:Monday, 2/6/2012 3:23:06 PM
Hi, I have been taking Cipro for about 3 days and I have the Implanon. I had unprotected sex last night and today, and I was just wanting to know the same as everyone else. Will this anti-biotic counteract my birth control? I am just a little confused as this is not a pill. Any info is helpful. Thank you.
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xtine Says:Wednesday, 1/18/2012 9:36:59 AM
Hello, I have taken SINGLE DOSE (ciprofloxacin) ciprobay 1,000mg just a prophylaxis for a suspected meningoccocal case at the same time taking althea bcp on my 14th pill. Is it ok to have unprotected sex after a day? given i have only taken it just for a SINGLE DOSE? if not ok, then we have to use backup method using condom, spermicidal etc., but for how long(days)to be safe again? Your response will be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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jessie Says:Wednesday, 10/12/2011 2:56:13 PM
I think the dark cream ur talking about may be dicharge from a serious infection
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Bethany Says:Sunday, 8/21/2011 7:55:26 PM
Hi... I am currently on Implanon and i went to the dentist and they prescribed me ciprofloxacin and i forgot about antibiotics interferring with birth control...well ive had unprotected sex with my husband twice in the last few days(no pull out)...should i be worried or am i okay?
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tina Says:Wednesday, 8/17/2011 8:20:28 PM
I have been unable to get rid of my UTI I have taken 3 diffrent kinds of pills to cure it and nothing worked, I am now on ciprofloxacin and have been on it for 3 days now. I am not sopost to get my peiord for another 3 weeks, and I am also on BC pills, but I started to spot every day, but not a normal spot, its more like a dark cream. Is this normal?
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Jpoww11 Says:Tuesday, 7/26/2011 12:55:27 PM
I am have a uti and they gave me cipro and i am on ortho evera and im afraid that the antibiotic will make it stop working i jjst artd the antibiotics today. Help?
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latasha Says:Thursday, 6/16/2011 5:00:48 PM
I have been perscribe ciprofloxacin tablets to take for 5 days because of a UTI. Will the medicine interfer with my depo shot birth control?
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Yuki Says:Wednesday, 5/11/2011 12:17:38 AM
I been on Ciprofloxacin for two days and I forgot and my hubby and I had sex.. Will Ciprofloxacin affect my Mirena? I only took three pills so far. -.-
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Actually Says:Sunday, 4/10/2011 2:56:49 PM
Actually according to a health web site I just looked at, Cipro is one antibiotic that will not mess up your birth control!
"Some antibiotics have been studied and shown not to affect the metabolism of OCPs. Ciprofloxcin (Cipro ) is one that does not seem to alter metabolism (6). Fluconazole (Diflucan ) does not decrease estrogen levels in pill users; if anything, it raises estrogen levels (7)."
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"Some antibiotics have been studied and shown not to affect the metabolism of OCPs. Ciprofloxcin (Cipro ) is one that does not seem to alter metabolism (6). Fluconazole (Diflucan ) does not decrease estrogen levels in pill users; if anything, it raises estrogen levels (7)."
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kayla leonardo Says:Saturday, 3/26/2011 9:08:08 PM
So my doctor prescribed me cipro for 7 days due to a possible bladder infection... When i started this i was at the end of my 2nd week of birth control pills entering the 3rd week... i am now done the antibiotics (as of 3 days ago) and in the 4th week(sugar pill)(3days in) ... my husband and i had unprotected sex and now we are worrying if their is a chance i could be pregnant ??
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Michelle Says:Sunday, 12/19/2010 10:18:27 PM
Ashley- in response to your question- I also take tri sprintec: I was prescribed Cipro 250mg. I have been taking it the past 3 days. My doctor told me to use other means of contraception till i finish this months pack and then when I start my new pack (after the placebos) BC will be effective again.
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bonnie Says:Saturday, 12/11/2010 6:22:02 PM
to tiffany: ^
macrobid is actually okay. i got prescribed that and the doctor specifically told me that he prefers prescribing macrobid over other medication because it doesnt interfere with the BC pills.
I also got ciprofloxacin because i turned out to be allergic to macrobid. i asked the pharmacist if it affects bc pills and he said it says nothing about that but i should be careful regardless...
now i'm looking to see what google doctor says!
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macrobid is actually okay. i got prescribed that and the doctor specifically told me that he prefers prescribing macrobid over other medication because it doesnt interfere with the BC pills.
I also got ciprofloxacin because i turned out to be allergic to macrobid. i asked the pharmacist if it affects bc pills and he said it says nothing about that but i should be careful regardless...
now i'm looking to see what google doctor says!
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tiffany Says:Monday, 9/20/2010 10:48:52 AM
i recently was perscribed macrobid for a uti. It wasnt working enough and was given ciprofloxacin. I have been antibiotics for 15 days. My husband and I had unprotected sex many time in the middle of my cycle. Is pregnancy a possability?
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Dawn Says:Thursday, 1/7/2010 1:02:53 PM
Actually according to a health web site I just looked at, Cipro is one antibiotic that will not mess up your birth control!
"Some antibiotics have been studied and shown not to affect the metabolism of OCPs. Ciprofloxcin (Cipro ) is one that does not seem to alter metabolism (6). Fluconazole (Diflucan ) does not decrease estrogen levels in pill users; if anything, it raises estrogen levels (7)."
Source http://www.wdxcyber.com/ncontr10.htm
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"Some antibiotics have been studied and shown not to affect the metabolism of OCPs. Ciprofloxcin (Cipro ) is one that does not seem to alter metabolism (6). Fluconazole (Diflucan ) does not decrease estrogen levels in pill users; if anything, it raises estrogen levels (7)."
Source http://www.wdxcyber.com/ncontr10.htm
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lee Says:Wednesday, 11/25/2009 9:52:09 AM
i am currently taking micronor bc and i was sick so i had to take a antiobiotic actually two amoxicillan and levaquin and while i was on the amoxicillian my period came on and know its been a month later and my period is late is this a cause of concern
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Eva Says:Thursday, 11/12/2009 1:37:24 PM
I had an UTI and was given Cipro for 7 days. I took it the same weekI got my period. Do I have to use additional protection when starting the new pack?
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Ashley Says:Wednesday, 10/7/2009 3:54:57 PM
Hi - I also had a UTI last week and took antibiotics (Cipro) for 7 days. I just finished them and I started my period today as usual. I used a backup method while on the antibiotics, but will I need to continue to use a backup when I start my new pill pack (I take Tri Sprintec) Sunday? I have heard you don't need a backup once your new pack starts.
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Doc Says:Thursday, 9/24/2009 7:41:42 AM
Ciprofloxacin is one of the few antibiotics that actually inhibit liver enzyme effectiveness. Liver enzymes metabolize active drugs in your blood stream, inactivating them. Thus on cipro less liver enzymes are available to de-activate the estrogen in your OCP pill. So cipro is deemed safe, not to interfere with OCP effectiveness. All other antibiotics should be used with barrier contraception.
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Sherrie Ortega Says:Tuesday, 8/25/2009 1:02:10 PM
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Marisa Says:Friday, 8/21/2009 4:23:29 PM
I am currently on the pill, and have to take ciprofloxacina for a UTI. I have read that it affects the effectiveness of the pill, how long after you stop taking the antibiotics, will the pill be effective again??
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