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What do you suggest if my doctor told me to take 2 antibiotics a day, but the pill bottle says take one?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

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Antibiotic: Maybe your doctor said 1 tablet twice daily, and so does the bottle. Double check with your doctor.

Answered 5/16/2015

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A member asked:

What do you suggest if my doctor told me to take 2 antibiotics a day, but the pill bottle says take one?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Ali answered

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