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I was given two very strong antibiotics on friday, & now i have oral thrush. what can i do to relieve it? i heard yogurt helps, is that true?

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Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

Yogurt may help.: but you need prescription antifungal medication to swallow(nystatin). Ask your Doctor..

Answered 1/25/2019

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A member asked:

I was given two very strong antibiotics on friday, & now i have oral thrush. what can i do to relieve it? i heard yogurt helps, is that true?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

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