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Can i take biaxin (clarithromycin) and klonopin together?

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Yes: Yes, they don't interact.

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 3/13/2020

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No: Clarithromycin blocks the metabolism of benzodiazepines and can cause a serious elevation in klonopin's blood level resulting in significant side-effects.

Dr Pappas and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 3/13/2020

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