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Im taking amox/clav 2 times a day . is it ok to take the next dose 3 hours sooner than scheduled ? im afraid i will be asleep and miss a dose?

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Amoxicillin : That would be perfectly OK. Good Luck

Answered 12/17/2020

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Antibiotics: Antibiotics should be taken as directed. Twice a day means every 12 hours. This maintains an effective dose in your bloodstream. Why not set the times at, let's say, 8:00 am and 8:00 pm, so this way you can take your medication while awake?

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