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I'm taking cefalexin and i'm worried that my nexplanon be affected is it safe or is it affected?

Q: i'm taking cefalexin and i'm worried that my nexplanon be affected is it safe or is it affected?

: No worries. No drugs, including cephalexin and other antibiotics, change the effectiveness of nexplanon contraception.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No worries. No drugs, including cephalexin and other antibiotics, change the effectiveness of nexplanon contraception.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 2/6/2023

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A member asked:

I'm taking cefalexin and i'm worried that my nexplanon be affected is it safe or is it affected?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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