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Accidently took 2 antibiotics instead of one! should i be worried?

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Not yet: Did you take 2 doses of same antibiotic or 1 dose each of 2 different antibiotics? Either way, if it's just 1 extra dose, no serious harm...This time. Always double check labels on meds before taking. As the careful carpenter says, "measure twice, cut once.".

Answered 5/18/2019

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