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Rx'd clindamycin (150mg every 6 hrs) by dentist. was told to take probiotic supplement while on antibiotics to replenish good bacteria in gut. how far apart should i take antibiotic pills & probiotics so they don't counteract each other?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson
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Family Medicine 33 years experience
Probiotic: Hour before or after antibiotic ould be fine.
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