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Do you need to drink a lot of water when taking clarithromycin?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Clarithromycin: Drink fluids. "You may take clarithromycin with meals or milk or on an empty stomach. However, clarithromycin extended release tablets should be taken with food." (http://www.drugs.com/cons/clarithromycin.html)

Dr Minich and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/12/2015

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