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A member asked:

Can i take azithromycin if i just took pepto bismol?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No problem: They can be taken together -- indeed, Pepto Bismol and other antacids may reduce the gastrointestinal cramps and upset that can occur with azithromycin.

Dr Hodge and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/19/2018

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