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Hello! ive started taking augmentin for my ear abscess due to an infected piercing. im wondering if its safe to smoke marijuana simultaneously . im aware its not good to smoke but im asking purely in pharmaceutical context. thank you in advance?

Q: hello! ive started taking augmentin for my ear abscess due to an infected piercing. im wondering if its safe to smoke marijuana simultaneously . im aware its not good to smoke but im asking purely in pharmaceutical context. thank you in advance?

: Cannabis has no effect at all on antibiotic absorption or effectiveness. Don't worry about it.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Cannabis has no effect at all on antibiotic absorption or effectiveness. Don't worry about it.

Answered 10/1/2023

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A member asked:

Hello! ive started taking augmentin for my ear abscess due to an infected piercing. im wondering if its safe to smoke marijuana simultaneously . im aware its not good to smoke but im asking purely in pharmaceutical context. thank you in advance?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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