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Would it be safe to take antibiotics and cold medicine at the same time?

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Why the combo?: If you have a cold, you don't need antibiotics. If you have an infection, talk to your prescribing provider about what OTC meds might be safe.

Dr Anyanwu agreed

Answered 10/19/2017

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