Please answer if you know, pharmacists!!?

Question

have been on NuvaRing for over a year and have been prescribed Augmentin for the next ten days. Here are my questions:

1. I know the augmentin can lower effectiveness of some birth control pills. Is this the same for NuvaRing? I'll use extra protection anyway, but I want to know a legitimate answer.

2. How soon after my last augmentin pill can I rely on my birth control again? Like how long will it take to leave my system?

Thanks!

Answer 1

1) Yes it is the same for the Nuva Ring. In fact, all antibiotics can effect the effectiveness of the birth control, no matter what form, patch, pill, and etc. Use extra protection.

2) The best time is your next menses.

I recommmednt that you contact your pharmacist. HE/SHE will say the same thing.

Good Luck!