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Is taking antibiotics my mouth the same as getting it thru an iv? i have h. pylori need 2nd round treatment not sure my stomach can take more antibio
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NO: IV antibiotics, in general, can produce more direct bioavailability and higher serum concentrations than "by mouth" medications.
Answered 7/13/2014
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Well...: There is NO REASON to give a month of antibiotics IV if you have H. Pylori.... That would would not make sense at all and would be risky and very costly
Answered 7/2/2014
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