In a message dated 10/7/01 8:50:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
[email protected] writes:


> Does taking antibiotics result in contraceptive pill becoming less
> > effective?
> I believe it doesn't - only - why would you want to take an antibiotic?
> anti = against  biosis=life; an against life product - it would only impair
> the person's immune system.
> 

YES, taking antibiotics weakens the efficacy of birth control pills.  If you 
don't believe me, call my step-daughter; she has a boy and a girl to thank 
for that.  Also read the insert that comes with them.  Call your 
pharmacist.....

Jeannine