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Can i get oral thrush from taking antibiotics?
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Yes: Oral thrush can occur from anything that changes the bacteria of the mouth leading to fungal overgrowth. Antibiotics are a very common reason why bacteria are decreased and yeast can take over.
Answered 11/21/2020
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Absolutely. : Taking antibiotics is the single most common cause of oral thrush. Once you stop the antibiotics the thrush should disappear. If it doesn't then have your doctor prescribe an anti fungal lozenge.
Answered 5/7/2018
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