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A member asked:

Someone told me earlier today that some people develop oral thrush when taking antibiotics is that true?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Yes: Fairly common side effects following broad spectrum antibiotics treatment.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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