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I have taken albenza 400mg last saturday for pinworms and my doctor gave me another dose for 2 weeks later. how soon should i expect results? is this

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Dr. John Munshower
Dr. John Munshoweranswered
Family Medicine 31 years experience
Pinworms: Your question was cut off, but essentially the one dose is all you need and the second dose 2 weeks later is just an extra dose for "good measures."
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