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Didn't notice that i was supposed to take my first day, the two pills, of my zpack pills at the same time.took one at 2pm and one at 1am will it work

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Dr. Steven Pouls answered

Yes: It will still work. In fact, for my patients that do have GI sensitivity, I typically tell them that it is okay to split up the 2 pills that you take on Day 1, in order to reduce the chance of GI side effects. Best of luck.

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Didn't notice that i was supposed to take my first day, the two pills, of my zpack pills at the same time.took one at 2pm and one at 1am will it work

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Pouls answered

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

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