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A member asked:

My dr prescribed nitrofuratonin mono mac for prevention of utis. i take it before intercourse. does this effect my birth control pills?

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No, it won't.: Pre or postcoital antibiotics Ca really help someone who gets recurrent UTIs. Nitrofurantoin will not effect you pills.

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Answered 10/24/2017

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I'm currently taken nitrofurantoin mono for a UTI. I also take celexa 25mg at bedtime. Can they both be taken together?

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I have been feeling cramping and bleeding for 4 days. I had an UTI 2 weeks ago and was treated w amoxicylicin. I am take birth control pill. ?

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