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How soon after taking macrobid can i have safe sex again without nexplanon being affected?

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Not very safe: Nitrotrofurantin ( Macrobid ) has inter reactions with several drugs alcohol , antacids etc may lose its effective- ness. Speak to your doctor , may switch to an antibiotic instead of Macrobid ( which is used less often now ) Antibiotic is better will not interfere with contraceptives

Answered 4/10/2015

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