Question 1

can 800 mg bactrim affect nexplanon?

Accepted Answer

Safe: Drugs.com drug interaction checker showed no significant interactions between Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) &amp; Nexplanon (etonogestrel).

Question 2

on bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) for uti how long after finishing my prescription will my nexplanon be effective?

Accepted Answer

Its effective now: Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) and most other antibiotics do not diminish the effectiveness of Nexplanon.  Best wishes!

Question 3

i am on nexplanon birth control. i recently was on bactrim for a strep infection. the past week or so i have been super bloated. i look pregnant but im on this birth control so i feel like i shouldnt be. could my bloating be from the bactrim?

Accepted Answer

UTI ?'s: Bactrim will not cause bloating, but it also may not be the correct antibiotic, which can cause spread of the infection, and bloating.  See your gyn for an exam to make certain the infection is under control.

Question 4

how effective is nexplanon?

Accepted Answer

Very effective: Nexplanon ha a failure rate of 0.05% in medical studies.

Question 5

what causes nexplanon to be less effective?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: All birth control have a failure rate. Nexplanon is very low. There is nothing that significantly effects it's failure rate. It is considered a LARC, meaning long-acting reversible contraceptive. It is highly effective birth control that you don't have to think about and lasts a long time. We are encouraging use of LARCs to reduce the incidence of unintended pregnancies.

Question 6

can you vape while on nexplanon?

Accepted Answer

Vaping: While there are multiple reasons not to vape at all, there are no studies contraindicating vaping and nexplanon to my knowledge.

Question 7

melatonin cause nexplanon to fail ?

Accepted Answer

No: There are no known interactions between melatonin (hormone which regulates sleep wake cycles) and etonogestrel (hormone in nexplanon).

Question 8

what is lexapro's effect on nexplanon?

Accepted Answer

Minimal: Hi!
lexapro should not change the effectiveness of the Nexplanon insert.
Dr brown.

Question 9

can bactrim rashes take months to heal ?

Accepted Answer

Drug rash: Rash due to drug allergy, whether Bactrim or any other drug, clears up within 1-2 weeks of completing treatment. Something else is causing this rash. Check with your doctor, or perhaps a dermatologist. Good luck.

Question 10

will plan b make nexplanon less effective?

Accepted Answer

: If you are already using Nexplanon , then Plan B is not required for emergency contraception.

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I am on nexplanon birth control. i recently was on bactrim for a strep infection. the past week or so i have been super bloated. i look pregnant but im on this birth control so i feel like i shouldnt be. could my bloating be from the bactrim?

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