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Does allergy medicine like zyrtec lessen the nexplanon?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

No: They don't interact, good that you asked, always exercise caution with multiple medications, if you are in doubt, use two methods of birth control, as condoms in addition, good luck

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 3/27/2017

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