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I'm pregnant, in my first trimester. i feel i have an upper respiratory infection and want to take garlic pills instead of antibiotics. is it safe?

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PREGNANCY: Taking antibiotic during the first trimester is safe if infrequent. Most respiratory infections are viral anyway. Garlic pills for rx ?Not sure about it.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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