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A member asked:

Does nitrofurantoin interfere with sprintec? i've been on sprintec over a year and have literally never missed a pill.

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: That antibiotic is not known to interfere with birth control pills.

Dr Palabrica agreed

Answered 12/12/2015

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