Antibiotics and the contraceptive pill

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Hi, I've just started a round of erythromycin and am on levlen ed contraceptive pill. How long should I use additional contraceptives for following the end of the antibiotic cycle?

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Dr. Anuradha Tamaria Gynecologist 12 yrs exp Delhi · Accepted Answer

Dr. Anuradha Tamaria

Gynecologist 12 yrs exp Delhi

Depends what antibiotics u r taking?

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