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A member asked:

Does amoxicillin reduce the effectiveness of the nexplanon implant?

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Dr. Jeffrey Levine answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: Typical antibiotics do not reduce the effectivness of Nexplanon. However, St Johns Wort and certain medications for seizures, fungal infections, Tuberculosis, and HIV can.

Answered 2/11/2017

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