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Hi i currently got my wisdom teeth taken out and i have been on clindamycin, hydrocodone, and ibuprofen do these medications make depo-provera less effective?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

No,: The antibiotics and opioids do not affect the effectiveness of any form of hormonal birth control. This includes Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone). For more information ask your surgeon.

Answered 2/12/2015

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