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Hi dr i am taking pep treatment every night, started 2 days back. do i have to take them the same time every night? or as long its night time? i take them at 21:30

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Doesn't matter: Exact timing doesn't matter at all. The simplest approach is to take it at bedtime, wiht no worries if that varies from say 9 pm to 1 am. Once a day is what is important.

Answered 2/6/2020

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A member asked:

Hi dr i am taking pep treatment every night, started 2 days back. do i have to take them the same time every night? or as long its night time? i take them at 21:30

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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