But there are medicines that can interfere with some kinds of birth
control. Let’s talk details, why these meds mess with
birth control,
and what alternatives women taking these meds have.
Antibiotics
Most antibiotics do not make the pill, patch, or ring less effective—that includes antibiotics commonly prescribed for acne (doxycycline, tetracycline), a sore throat (ampicillin), a urinary tract infection (ciprofloxacin), or a vaginal infection (metronidazole).