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Do i need to worry about a back up method besides birth control bill(microgestin 1/20) while taking nitrofurantoin mono for a uti?
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Back up: No as long as you take your pills faithfully.
Answered 6/20/2017
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No, you do not : There is no need to use a back up method for taking antibiotics. This is no longer the recommendation. As long as you are taking the birth control pills regularly as instructed by your physician, you should be well protected.
Answered 2/24/2018
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