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I was told not to consume dairy while on antibiotics, but i'm reading (on the inter web) that it's not a problem with amoxicillin. truth?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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No problem: This is not an issue with amoxicillin. In fact, it's not a problem for most antibiotics, mostly theoretical without much actual importance. Don't worry about it.

Answered 9/5/2018

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A member asked:

I was told not to consume dairy while on antibiotics, but i'm reading (on the inter web) that it's not a problem with amoxicillin. truth?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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