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A member asked:

Provigil can affect nuvaring i would prefer not to change my bc but am not sure if i am protected against pregnancy. how do i know if my bc is working?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Package insert: According to the package insert on Provigil it increases the metabolism of the Estrogen component of contraceptives. The Nuvaring package insert also reports this. A Nonestrogen containing birth control method such as Nexplanon, Mirena, (levonorgestrel) Skyla and Paragard may be a better choice for you.

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Answered 8/21/2016

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