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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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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

NO: IV antibiotics, in general, can produce more direct bioavailability and higher serum concentrations than "by mouth" medications.

Dr Fowler and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 7/13/2014

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Dr. Joseph Gutman answered

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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A member asked:

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

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Munshower answered

Dr Fowler and 4 doctors agreed

Dr. Joseph Gutman answered

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