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Can i eat immediately after taking azithromycin?

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Azithromycin: Azithromycin can be taken with meals.

Answered 12/4/2018

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Dr. Charles Turck answered

Specializes in Pharmacology

Yes: You may take it regardless of when you eat - right before, after, or during meals, or on an empty stomach nowhere near meal time.

Answered 12/4/2018

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