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A member asked:

Which antibiotics are the ones that interfere with depo-provera provera (medroxyprogesterone)?

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Dr. Ron Eaker answered

None: Antibiotics don't interfere with the action of Depo-Provera provera (medroxyprogesterone). Antibiotics may interfere if you were taking an oral birth control pill.

Answered 2/19/2015

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