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I have the para guard iud and i'm on antibiotic. should i use backup birth control or am i safe?
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Safe paraguard: Does not have hormones so antibiotics should not effect it.
Answered 7/6/2013
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You are safe: Antibiotics don't interfere with paraguard iud action.
Answered 7/16/2013
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You are safe: A woman who is using the paragard iud and needs to take antibiotics does not need a back up method. The iud is not affected by antibiotics. No worries.
Answered 9/11/2013
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