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Does the antibiotic ciprofloxacin (taken for a uti) affect how my mirena (levonorgestrel) works? will it still prevent pregnancy while i'm on these antibiotics?

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Dr. Jon Ahrendsen answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes it will: Taking an antibiotic will not affect the effectiveness of an iud.

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Answered 4/9/2016

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A member asked:

Does the antibiotic ciprofloxacin (taken for a uti) affect how my mirena (levonorgestrel) works? will it still prevent pregnancy while i'm on these antibiotics?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jon Ahrendsen answered

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

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