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A member asked:

Can macrobid wipe out birth control?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: Macrobid would not affect any form of contraception.

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/31/2018

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