Antibiotics (doxycycline) and birth control pills together?

sannsarra.RemoveThis@aol.com (SannSarra) wrote in message news:<20031226040119.13711.00001392.RemoveThis@mb-m10.aol.com>...
> Hi All,
> I was wondering if there are people here that take both antibotics and BC pills
> for acne? I read somewhere that antibiotics can decrease the effect of BC
> pills. Does that mean that it affects BC's effect on controlling acne? I'm
> only taking Yasmin to help with my acne. If taking antibiotics affect Yasmin,
> does that mean that Yasmin would help with my acne better if I didn't take the
> antibiotics?
>
> I started doxycycline a few months ago, but havne't noticed anything
> significantly improved, so I asked my doctor for Yasmin. She didn't say
> anytning about taking the two together, and frankly, I don't think she took
> the time to answer my questions or pay attention to my concerns.
>
> Would really appreciate your feedback here !! thanks in advance
> Sarra

Hi Sarra,
Antibiotics decrease the effectiveness of Birth Control Pills. You
should always use a barrier method when taking antibiotics (e.g.
condoms, I.U.D).

I also took doxycycline for a short while and ended up with ferocious
candida. I am currently taking 50mg of vitamin B5 each day and I find
the results to be excellent.

I find your comments about your doctor disturbing. How dare she make
you feel as though she couldn't be bothered answering basic questions.
Questions about antibiotics and birth control are one of the common
concerns that doctors deal with.

Some of the newer birth control pills actually help with acne. Find a
better doctor and speak to them about it.

All the best,
Punkycat
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Hi there - I am new here and my posts don't seem to show yet - but I
am on a similar regimen plus combination with RetinA Micro gel
..01%....and I'll be honest - I am not sure what exactly in this
concoction is working, but the three things together with a
Cetaphil/bufpuf cleansing ritual and some active copper serum has
worked wonders in the past 2 months...I only have one blemish right
now on my face/neck (compared to the 15-20 I used to always have) So
it has been really good to me....My chest and back were really bad
before also, so I have to assume that the antibiotics and/or the
Yasmin is doing a great job - both areas are mostly clear as well...

BTW - The antibiotics never caused any yeast infection problems in my
case, and I am not noticing any side effects from the Yasmin...I have
had a tubal ligation so I don't take the pill for BC protection
purposes - my hubby and I are quite finished with the baby-making
stage! If you need BC protection, though - be forewarned that the
pill is not effective when taken with an oral antibiotic....use
condoms or the like to be safe.

Good luck - and keep your hopes up - I did not think anything would
help me...but so far so good.

~sharon


sannsarra.RemoveThis@aol.com (SannSarra) wrote in message news:<20031226040119.13711.00001392.RemoveThis@mb-m10.aol.com>...
> Hi All,
> I was wondering if there are people here that take both antibotics and BC pills
> for acne? I read somewhere that antibiotics can decrease the effect of BC
> pills. Does that mean that it affects BC's effect on controlling acne? I'm
> only taking Yasmin to help with my acne. If taking antibiotics affect Yasmin,
> does that mean that Yasmin would help with my acne better if I didn't take the
> antibiotics?
>
> I started doxycycline a few months ago, but havne't noticed anything
> significantly improved, so I asked my doctor for Yasmin. She didn't say
> anytning about taking the two together, and frankly, I don't think she took
> the time to answer my questions or pay attention to my concerns.
>
> Would really appreciate your feedback here !! thanks in advance
> Sarra
 >> Stay informed about: Antibiotics (doxycycline) and birth control pills together?