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Is it ok to take probiotics while taking antibiotics (metronidazole)? or should i space them out? having trouble getting my ph balanced.
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It should not: make a difference when you take them.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Sure: It really doesn't matter when you take them.
Answered 6/27/2014
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