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Taking amoxicillin 500mg twice a day for strep. also taking 250mg ampicillin to keep away gbs utis during pregnancy. will one decrease other's work?
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Same: They are almost the same. Stop the ampicillin. Do not take these meds without a clear indication. Prolonged or frequent exposure can cause C. Diff. which is very serious.
Answered 8/7/2017
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