antibiotics and birth control???

I have been on birth control pills for over 1 month now and have been taking antibiotics from being very sick. My sister in law and I were talking last night and she said that antibiotics can make birth control not work effectively. Is this true??? My doctor never told me that. Well, my husband and I just did the deed that morning and I believe that it's in my mid cycle when I may be ovulating! I went and got one of those ovulation predictors and it is saying I would be ovulating now. I'm freaking out. Should I trust this test or what. I called planned parenthood and they said to continue to take the bc pills and that I am probably fine, but I'm still nervous. Why didn't the doctor tell me this! Did anyone else have this happen to them?

That's a fact...I'm surprised your pharmacist didn't tell you when you picked up your script.  I'm sure you're fine, though.  Don't stress about it.

I'm trying not too. Whatever happens, happens.

Yes, Yes, Yes! You can get pregnant by being on Oral BC and a antibiotic at the same time.........a label is usually placed on the RX at most pharmacies now days.  I would also consider using a Backup form of birth control (Condoms, Foam, etc..) as well as being on a oral BC. I was on Oral BC for 9 years solid and well my daughter is due anyday!

The birth control didn't cause any issues with the pregnancy?

Yep, your drug information sheet on the antibiotics will tell you that it can interefere with the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. St John's Wort also can, but since thats over the counter, it may not have to say it on the label. I'm sure there are other things that can affect them too, I just thought of that one off hand.

I'd like to say I'm surprised that the surgeon's office didnt say that you should have a backup method.. But it seems many offices are lacking in that area. My surgeon's office required it for 6 months or a year (can't remember anymore, i'm over 3 years out).

What about "Plan B" ? I'm afraid I don't know much about that tho, but I think some others might.

Try not to panic and get as much information as you can... Sorry I can't help more

Lisa

I never read the sheet the give me unless I'm having issues with the medication. I guess next time I'll be reading every word!!!

i got pregnant on the Nuva ring while on antibiotics.  It ended in a miscarriage or chemical pregnancy as my Dr called it. so yes you deff can

Do you like the Nuva ring? If I'm not pregnant I may switch to that cause I keep forgetting my pills too, which isn't good. Another thing against me.

yea I really did like it.  I was on it for a year, I was on the pill before that, the ring was much better.  Just be careful if you are on antibiotics, but that's with any BC