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Sinus Infection. Taking Cephalexin. Should I Continue Birth Control Pills?

I have been on the pill for a month now. Going away for a trip this Friday for the first time with my boyfriend. BUT started taking 500 mg of cephalexin for sinus infection 3 times a day since last Thursday.(dr said to take for 10 days:( I am starting to feel better and half tempted to quit taking it. The whole part of getting on the pill was to be responsible.....now our first trip and i just realized...Holy cow....these antibiotics. Even if I stopped and didn't take any tomorrow, I should still use a back of form of birth control ? thank you
Sat, 28 Sep 2013
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Dear Lady,

I am Dr. (Col) R Karanwal, M.D. (Internal Medicine), Consultant Physician, for your assistance.

Thanks for reposing your faith in me and post your query on this website. I fully appreciate your concerns.

It's a sensitive issue!

Have you given a thought to the fact that, with an untreated sinus infection, you are likely to have post-nasal drip (flow of sinus fluid in the throat). Won't it be embarrassing for you when your boyfriend- while kissing- gets a disagreeable taste of the sinus fluid?????

So, the choice is yours! This was a reply from a male to a female!!

Nevertheless, if you had visited my Clinic for consultation, I would have recommended that you continue with the course of antibiotics.

Please feel free to revert back to me in case of further clarifications, if any.

I am confident that you will benefit from the advice.

May I assure you that I am always available for your assistance. My endeavor would always be to give you a sound medical advice, to the best of my knowledge and vast experience.

HAVE A NICE DAY AND A SPEEDY RECOVERY.

Fond Regards,

Dr.(Col) R Karanwal
MBBS; M.D. (Internal Medicine)
Consultant Physician


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Sinus Infection. Taking Cephalexin. Should I Continue Birth Control Pills?

Dear Lady, I am Dr. (Col) R Karanwal, M.D. (Internal Medicine), Consultant Physician, for your assistance. Thanks for reposing your faith in me and post your query on this website. I fully appreciate your concerns. It s a sensitive issue! Have you given a thought to the fact that, with an untreated sinus infection, you are likely to have post-nasal drip (flow of sinus fluid in the throat). Won t it be embarrassing for you when your boyfriend- while kissing- gets a disagreeable taste of the sinus fluid????? So, the choice is yours! This was a reply from a male to a female!! Nevertheless, if you had visited my Clinic for consultation, I would have recommended that you continue with the course of antibiotics. Please feel free to revert back to me in case of further clarifications, if any. I am confident that you will benefit from the advice. May I assure you that I am always available for your assistance. My endeavor would always be to give you a sound medical advice, to the best of my knowledge and vast experience. HAVE A NICE DAY AND A SPEEDY RECOVERY. Fond Regards, Dr.(Col) R Karanwal MBBS; M.D. (Internal Medicine) Consultant Physician (PLEASE NOTE :- My opinion/advice is based SOLELY on the details provided by you.)