Q:
I am currently
taking Augmentin 2000mg twice a day, Zoloft, and Ortho-tricyclen. I am
taking Augmentin for a sinus infection, and would like to switch to
Depo-Provera. I have been having a lot of break-thru bleeding while on the
pill. When could I do this safely and still be protected?
A:
First, that is
an extraordinarily high dose of Augmentin, and I'd recommend confirming
with your provider about the dose--we would never prescribe that much from
our clinic.
You can switch to DepoProvera anytime. If you want to get it through the
Student Health Center, we need a copy of your most recent pap smear first.
Be aware that if you have a tendency to depression, and if there is any
worsening because of being on synthetic hormones, the Depo is a 3 month
commitment that can't be changed once you make it, so be sure it is the
right choice for your other medical issues, not just the contraceptive
issues.
~The Doc
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