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How long does amoxicillin 500mg stay in you system if you only took 3 and you have to take them every 8 hours? i have to take a drug test for a job an

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Amoxicillin: I would take the amoxicillin as directed. Drug tests for jobs are usually for illicit medications - not for antibiotic levels.

Dr Gabor agreed

Answered 5/22/2017

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