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Does taking probiotics alongside antibiotics for acne, ex. minocycline, lessen the negative side effects on the body?

Q: does taking probiotics alongside antibiotics for acne, ex. minocycline, lessen the negative side effects on the body?

: There is no concrete answer to this question. But I recommend these to my patients: take probiotics 2 hours apart from your antibiotics, it will help protect your gut and not interfere with antibiotics effectiveness; minimize the duration on the antibiotics.

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There is no concrete answer to this question. But I recommend these to my patients: take probiotics 2 hours apart from your antibiotics, it will help protect your gut and not interfere with antibiotics effectiveness; minimize the duration on the antibiotics.

Answered 9/9/2023

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Does taking probiotics alongside antibiotics for acne, ex. minocycline, lessen the negative side effects on the body?

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