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Can one take acyclovir if one was administered methotraxate to cure ectopic pregnancy? can the acyclovir interfere with the methotraxate working?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

They: Do not interfere with each other. Safe to take together

Answered 7/23/2014

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