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A member asked:
Just had carpal tunnel release surgery and was prescribed keflex i do not want to take antibiotics do i really have to take antibiotics ?
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Huge controversy...: Some surgeons do this routinely, others don't. I generally don't prescribe post-op antibiotics, but there are exceptions to every rule. Ask your doctor why they were prescribed... There may be a good reason in your case.
Answered 11/6/2013
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