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For what length of time do antibiotics work after you start taking them?

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Work: It generally takes 48 hours to have the drug take effect. You must take them for the period of time prescribed to be fully effective.

Answered 8/20/2013

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For what length of time do antibiotics work after you start taking them?

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Dr. Peter Karsant answered

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