Explain When Back-Up Contraception is NOT Needed with Antibiotics

June 2015

Do antibiotics actually make hormonal contraceptives less effective?

Computer alerts still suggest a possible interaction. But studies show hormone levels are NOT lowered by most antibiotics.

Explain a backup is usually NOT needed for women using a hormonal contraceptive with most antibiotics...penicillins, tetracyclines, etc.

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Table of Contents

Cardiology Don't Think of Corlanor as a Replacement for Beta-Blockers for Heart Failure
Women's Health Explain When Back-Up Contraception is NOT Needed with Antibiotics
Asthma Consider a Dry-Powder Albuterol Inhaler if an MDI Poses Problems
Infectious Diseases Continue to Cover for Atypicals in Hospitalized Pneumonia Patients
Diabetes Choose Metformin Add-Ons Based on Their Pros and Cons
Constipation Don't Count on Stool Softeners to Help Opioid-Induced Constipation
Interactions Watch for Interactions Between Amiodarone and Hep C Meds
Substance Use Disorder Be Aware Adult Beverages Now Come "Ready for Reconstitution"
Hypertension Use a Beta-Blocker in CAD Patients with Hypertension
Coupons & Discounts Think Twice Before Giving Out Free Drug Coupons
Sunscreens Debunk Myths About Sunscreens
Substance Use Disorder Consider Pill Reminder Apps for Teenagers