Topical Antibiotic
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Kim_2704
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Topical Antibiotic
Hello! I've been on the pill for +2 years now and I recently switched from Diane 35 to Microgynon 30 due to a lower risk of blood clots with the latter (gives some peace of mind). However, one of the benefits I got from my previous pill was veeery clear skin and oil control. Maybe it's the different progesterone component in my current pill, but i'm getting some minor breakouts that i've been advised to treat with a mix of topical clindamicine and adapalene. Do these kinds of antibiotics have any impact on my birth control effectiveness, since I won't be ingesting them?
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Sam W
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Re: Topical Antibiotic
Hi Kim,
You can read all about what things do and do not interfere with your birth control here: Something You Can Worry About Less: Interference and Hormonal Birth Control
You can read all about what things do and do not interfere with your birth control here: Something You Can Worry About Less: Interference and Hormonal Birth Control
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Kim_2704
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Re: Topical Antibiotic
Well, it doesn't mention any topical antibiotics, so am I correct to interpret that they don't interfere?
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Sam W
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Re: Topical Antibiotic
Yep, if you don't see something listed then that's a sign it's not cause for concern. Too, if you want to double check, you can call the pharmacist or healthcare provider and ask them to confirm that there won't be any interference.
And you to whom adversity has dealt the final blow/with smiling bastards lying to you everywhere you go/turn to and put out all your strength of arm and heart and brain/and like the Mary Ellen Carter rise again.