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Does Penicillin Need To Be Continued?
I am A CLL 8 Year Remission Patient and have been taking Penicillen VK 250mg, twice daily since 2003 My Consultant at the time told me that I would have to take this medication as lifetime protection against bacteria which cause infections. Do I have to continue with this medication ?, some advice would be appreciated please.Regards
Mon, 30 Jun 2014
Antibiotic prophylacsis not recommended in CLL patients. Instead get vaccination done. this would provide protection and also antibiotic resistence will not be a problem with vaccination
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