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matimeo

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Taking Amoxicillin for acne for 5 years?
Posted: 01-31-08 16:17pm

I have a friend who's dr. has prescribed amoxcillin for acne, and has taken it continually for about five years. It seems like this is way too long and that the risks would way outnumber the benefits in this case. Wouldn't a normal course of the antibiotic be effective? I was shocked when I heard this. What do you think?
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