I am currently on Zantac 150 for some stomach problems, and I am also on Amoxicillen for an ear infection. Do these medications interfear with my YAZ BC?!?! And make it easier for me to get pregnant? I'm on my 4th week of YAZ and have been take Amox. for 2 weeks. And Zantac for 2 months...
2007-11-26 03:31:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Since I have been on YAZ, I've also been on these meds. And I have had pregnacy like symptoms....is there a chance I could be pregnant? *I have a 8 month old little girl, so I know what it feels like...I've been very tired, nause (sp?), bloated like feeling, moody, and just feel like I'm pregnant...could this be true?
2007-11-26 03:39:25 · update #1
YES!!!
Antibiotics can definitely hinder the job that the pill is supposed to be doing! This would be a time to buy some condoms!
Also, when your off the antibiotics,wait a full cycle before you can rely on the pill again.
I hope this helps....(and I hope you feel better too)
2007-11-26 03:38:39 · answer #1 · answered by Mamma of 3 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Zantac, I don't believe, will interfere with the effectiveness of your birth control. However, antibiotics have a risk of interfering with it. I know quite a lot of people with babies conceived when they were taking birth control pills and taking antibiotics. My doctor always recommended the addition of a condom if I had to be on an antibiotic while taking the Pill. Your doctor and the pharmacist can advise you best on this issue.
2007-11-26 03:40:25 · answer #2 · answered by sevenofus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely-they will cancel out your BC. Use back-up method for at least 2 weeks after you're off of Antibiotics.
2007-11-26 03:36:30 · answer #3 · answered by Amy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know a girl who went to the dentist and had to take antibiotics. She was on birth control and she got pregnant
2007-11-26 03:42:12 · answer #4 · answered by Jennie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES antibiotics interfere with birth control they counter act each other.i would suggest using a back up method not only because of antibiotics but you should have been anyways because your so new to the pill.your doc should have mentioned this to you
2007-11-26 03:35:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe some antibiotics do have an effect on BC. You should use double protection while using other meds.....
2007-11-26 03:35:01 · answer #6 · answered by your_sunshine78 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
antibiotics can reduce the effectiveness of your pill. take a test to be sure that you are not pg, just to be safe.
2007-11-26 03:41:21 · answer #7 · answered by gouda1988 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard that they do. Get with your Doctor. Let him know what you are taking and use extra protection until you can be sure.
2007-11-26 03:36:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋