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My oral antibiotics stain my tongue black. others notice this when i'm talking and it's embarrassing. is there something i can use to prevent it?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

??Fungal: This may represent a fungal infection. Your Doctor can prescribe MYCOSTATIN (nystatin) MOUTH WASH...which may help! Hope this is helpful Dr Z

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Answered 11/5/2014

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