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I'm currently taking antibiotics (penicillin) and have the nexplanon bar in my arm. when would it be safe to have sex after i've finished my pills?

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Dr. Bryan Kurtz answered

Not a problem: Penicillin is not a problem with Nexplanon.

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/13/2015

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A member asked:

I'm currently taking antibiotics (penicillin) and have the nexplanon bar in my arm. when would it be safe to have sex after i've finished my pills?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bryan Kurtz answered

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

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