Question 1

what can happen if you overdose on antibiotics tablets?

Accepted Answer

It depends: There are as many answers to this question as there are antibiotics. Many are not particularly harmful if you get a slightly higher-than-recommended amount. However, they can cause serious problems. They can affect your liver or kidneys, or interfere with other medicines, for example. An excellent resource for overdose questions of any kind is the poison control center at 1(800)222-1222.

Question 2

overdose on antibiotics possible?

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Yes: Any medication taken in quantities larger than indicated can result in unwanted side effects, which can be harmful or lethal. Antibiotics are not the exception.

Question 3

can you die of antibiotic overdose?

Accepted Answer

MAYBE: If allergic to the antibiotic you have a good chance. If you kill the bacteria in your gut and dehydrate sufficiently with diarrhea you might.
If you exceed the dr's instructions and arrange to find out, it's a hard way to learn.

Question 4

can it be possible for you to overdose on antibiotics?

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Unlikely: You would not be able to overdose on the usual prescription amount of antibiotic..  Most likely if you took a toxic dose, you would get sick to your stomach and vomit it out.  If you are trying to do yourself harm, then get with a friend or counselor and work through it.

Question 5

i took three different antibiotics today. one early afternoon. the other two, took it all together tonight. am i on the edge of overdosing myself?

Accepted Answer

Overdose: Occassionally multiple medications are prescribed to treat disease or medical conditions.  Medications should be taken only as prescribed by a qualified physician to avoid adverse effects.  If a particular regimen was recommended, and taken as advised, benefit likely outweighs risk.  People should never take medication that is expired or wasn't prescibed to them to avoid complications and toxicity

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: antibiotics overdose?

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Antibiotics overdose: Antibiotics are medications that are used to treat bacterial infections. An overdose occurs when one is taking more than the correct dose of the medication. Overdoses can sometimes cause significant untoward health problems.

Question 7

what is the treatment for antibiotics overdose?

Accepted Answer

See below: Depends on the antibiotic and its metabolic pathway liver or renal.

Question 8

can you die from an overdose of nitrofurantoin antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Anything is possible, but i never heard of a Nitrofurantoin overdose - side effects- yes, lethal overdose- no.

Question 9

what can i do if i have a possible doxycycline antibiotic overdose?

Accepted Answer

Go to ER: Some medications are metabolized in the liver and can cause mild to severe injury.  Although unlikely, it is crucial to get checked out at your closest er immediately.

Question 10

can an overdose of antibiotic damage any organ in a 10 days old baby?

Accepted Answer

Maybe. Depends on...: It depends on which antibiotic, how much of an overdose, and the condition of the baby (well baby or sick baby, and what type of sickness if sick baby).

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