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I have an h.pylori infection, i'm taking hp pac for 7 days. is it ok if i take only one of the amoxicillin 500mg, instead of both "1g"?

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Dr. Jerry Fioramonti answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: You should not alter the medication in your hp pac. H. Pylori is a difficult bacteria to eradicate and the proper doses were determined in clinical studies.

Answered 4/10/2014

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A member asked:

I have an h.pylori infection, i'm taking hp pac for 7 days. is it ok if i take only one of the amoxicillin 500mg, instead of both "1g"?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jerry Fioramonti answered

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