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I forgot to take amoxicillin 500 mg tablet as per my course. i took five 500 mg tablets together the next day same time.. will that cause any issue?

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Not likely: But doubling up on some medications may increase the risk of adverse effects

Answered 5/11/2018

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A member asked:

I forgot to take amoxicillin 500 mg tablet as per my course. i took five 500 mg tablets together the next day same time.. will that cause any issue?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

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