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What Causes Delay In Periods Despite Being On Birth Control Pills?

I was prescribed clarithromycin 500mg and took it twice for 10 days I was also taking my birth control viorele but I have not started my period yet and I m 2 days past my start date. Could the clarithromycin prevent me from having my period this month
Tue, 3 Feb 2015
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Hello there ..Welcome to healthcaremagic.
I understand your concern.
Yes.The drug clarithromycin could be a possible reason for your late period as this drug can interfere with or affect the OCP's action..Hope this answers your query.Feel free to ask if any further concerns. Take care.
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What Causes Delay In Periods Despite Being On Birth Control Pills?

Hello there ..Welcome to healthcaremagic. I understand your concern. Yes.The drug clarithromycin could be a possible reason for your late period as this drug can interfere with or affect the OCP s action..Hope this answers your query.Feel free to ask if any further concerns. Take care.