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Hi docs, would nitrofurantoin affect my pill (cerazette)?

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Dr. Mazen Kherallah answered

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Possible: In general antibiotics may decrease hormonal contraceptive efficacy; nitrofurantoin induces hepatic microsomal enzymes and decreases the contraceptive levels.

Answered 11/19/2017

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A member asked:

Hi docs, would nitrofurantoin affect my pill (cerazette)?

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Dr. Mazen Kherallah answered

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