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Hi doctor, is it ok to take antibiotics for >6 month one capsule/day?
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Depends: One capsule a day sounds like it might be long term low dose Doxycycline used to prevent acne or rosacea. This is not uncommon. I advise a daily probiotic to prevent yeast infection.
Answered 5/8/2016
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