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Can i take amoxicillin or clindamycin together?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes: You can take Amoxicillin and Clindamycin at the same time if indicated by the type of infection and the infecting bacteria species.

Answered 2/19/2021

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