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I had a urine infection so been given antibiotics, macrodantin (nitrofurantoin). do they affect the mini pill cerezette?

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Dr. Dale Kristle answered

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No: Macrodantin (nitrofurantoin) should not affect your birth control pills

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I had a urine infection so been given antibiotics, macrodantin (nitrofurantoin). do they affect the mini pill cerezette?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dale Kristle answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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