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A member asked:

I have a uti. will nitrofurantoin mono affect my birth control?

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Possibly: Some antibiotics can have an effect on some birth control pills. Check with the doctor who prescribed the birth control pill.

Answered 1/8/2013

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Dr. Charles Turck answered

Specializes in Pharmacology

Should be fine: These medications are not known to not negatively interact, so taking them together should be fine.

Answered 4/25/2016

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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'm taking Nitrofurantoin Mono-MCR 100MG. for an UTI. How long before I can expect some relief from the UTI symptoms?

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