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I normally take acidophilus when on antibiotics.just been prescribed metranidazole for a gum infection. can i take them together? (2hr period between)
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Yes: Yes i would encoriage you to take the probiotic while on the Metronidazole and for a few days afterwards. Even doing that be cautionous that the Metronidazole can casuse sdome stomach upset, but tyr to finish the prescribed course.
Answered 6/28/2014
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