A 38-year-old member asked:

How long do probiotics take to work?

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Dr. Andrew Liptonanswered

Holistic Medicine 31 years experience

Probiotics: They begin to work within the day of consumption.

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Dr. David Schechter commented

Family Medicine 38 years experience

Sometimes the clinical effect takes a little longer, however.

Sep 2, 2013

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How long after taking Plan B can I take probiotics?

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Obstetrics and Gynecology 23 years experience

One week: No particular time frame; but one week seems reasonable.

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