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I have a kidney abscess and have been taking antibiotics through a picc line. can the antibiotics effect my nexplanon and cycle.
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No : Antibiotics do not affect Nexplanon l.
Answered 8/10/2016
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Birth Control: Yes. The antibiotic and the infection can alter the efficacy of any birth control. It is highly recommended that you should use additional birth control such as barriers. The most important concern at this point is the treatment of your "kidney abscess".
Answered 9/21/2014
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