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When should i stop taking the antibiotics for a uri?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

I don't know: Most uris are caused by viruses, which means that antibiotics are often just placebos. However, i know nothing about your uri. Your doctor may have had a good reason for prescribing an antibiotic. In general, there's not much that we doctors can do for uris that you can't do yourself with over-the-counter medications, so it's generally better just to stay home.

Answered 7/25/2012

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