Keflex 500mg and Birth Control Pill?!
Question: I need to get a root canal, and my dentist prescribed me Keflex 500. I also take oral contraceptives.....he didn't say anything about it affecting the effectiveness of my BCP, but I just remembered that some antibiotics do that. My husband and I had unprotected sex yesterday, and it was during my period...do you think that I could get pregnant???
Answers: I need to get a root canal, and my dentist prescribed me Keflex 500. I also take oral contraceptives.....he didn't say anything about it affecting the effectiveness of my BCP, but I just remembered that some antibiotics do that. My husband and I had unprotected sex yesterday, and it was during my period...do you think that I could get pregnant???
If you didn't take the Keflex yet than I wouldn't worry too much. Call a pharmacist before you take it and ask if there is an alternative that can be used.
If you already took both than there is a possibility that you could become pregnant (period or no period). I doubt it though. If you only took the Keflex once or even a couple of times I don't think it will matter that much. But like I said call a pharacist (like at Walgreen's, they're very helpful) just to make sure.
Here is a website that I looked on to find out Keflex. It's also a great tool if you have any drug or medical questions!
I wish you luck!!! (root canals are no fun...)