I'm taking Minocycline for my acne and I also just started using nuvaring. The internet says that it does affect it but I really don't want to stop taking my acne pills :( what should I do?. Created by Brittany W. science-mathematics-en - medicine-en

Does Minocycline affect birth control?

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Does Minocycline affect birth control?

I'm taking Minocycline for my acne and I also just started using nuvaring. The internet says that it does affect it but I really don't want to stop taking my acne pills :( what should I do?

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Look on this document, ninth page, right at the top, just before the 'Overdose Heading'.

Minocycline can affect birth control efficacy. This document is a reference for health practitioners in New Zealand and so you can assume that it is accurate.

Use a condom until you come off your minocycline and to be safe, for a week after that too.