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58yo fem takes 500mg of phenoxymethylpenicillin twice a day long term. can this do more harm than good? should she be taking probiotic/prebiotic too?
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Antibiotic use: Yes, anytime you take an antibiotic long term it changes the gut flora and contributes to antibiotic resistance. It is always s good idea to replenish the gut flora any time you take an antibiotic shirt or long term. The best are the ones needing refrigeration
Answered 10/19/2015
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