Question 1

when to take antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

Your pharmacist: can help you to understand the instructions on the prescription bottle. Take as prescribed.

Question 2

when is it advisable to take antibiotics?

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When infected: Antibiotics should only be used when there is a specific rationale for eliminating bacteria from a specific site for a specific reason.  They should not be used lightly because the complications can be severe.  There are limited prophylactic uses, and many uses to treat infection, but unfortunately there is a lot of overuse and inappropriate choices.

Question 3

i wanted to know when you take antibiotics, do you always feel the side effects?

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Side effects: It depends on the antibiotic (broad spectrum or not) and some antibiotics just by the nature of their design can be more upsetting to the GI track. Please check with your md if the symptoms persist or if you get a rash or itchy.

Question 4

can the immune system get weaker when we take to much antibiotics and medicine?

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Antibiotics: Chronic antibiotic use affects the balance of the bacteria that normally live in our gut and can alter food digestion and on the long run affect your health.

Question 5

what does "cultured yogurt" mean? i know what yogurt is but is there a certain brand or kind i look for when buying this to take after antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

No difference: Cultured and pro-biotic are advertising terms. Take yogurt if you like, it will not do any harm.

Question 6

can i take antibiotics for a cold?

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Not helpful: Antibiotics are primarily for bacterial infections. A cold is typically viral. However, you can get a secondary infection like sinusitis or bronchitis in which antibiotics would be helpful. This usually occurs after prolonged cold symptoms, congestion or other complications and is characterized by fever, sinus pain, green/yellow discharge and lack of resolution of symptoms.

Question 7

how often should i take antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

Take as prescribed: Antibiotics should only be taken when prescribed by a doctor and instructions for the prescription should be followed precisely. Antibiotics only treat bacterial infections and some antibiotics work well for specific types of bacteria and others don't which is why you must get diagnosed by a doctor first. Taking antibiotics without a prescription can lead to  bacterial resistance of the antibiotic.

Question 8

how many days should i take antibiotics for?

Accepted Answer

Until they're gone: That depends on what you're taking them for. In general, you take them until they're gone. Doctors are supposed to prescribe the amount you need.

Question 9

is it wise to take antibiotics back to back?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics: antibiotics should be used cautiously,only to be taken as prescribed. If there is an indication antibiotics could be taken "back to back" under the care of your physician. Take probiotics, to help maintain the normal bowel bacterias.

Question 10

how long does take antibiotics shot to work?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics: That depends upon what you are being treated for and whether the antibiotic is really necessary. The only person who can really answer this is the doctor who gave you the antibiotic. Best wishes.

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