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A 20-year-old female asked:

Does minocycline and spironolactone affect nexplanon effectiveness? i am taking them for acne but i am scared they will reduce the effectiveness.

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Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered

Pediatrics 46 years experience

No interaction: There is no interaction with minocycline, and it appears to be no interaction with spironlactone.

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