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My friend has been abusing antibiotics- on and off for almost 5 months now. whenever she stops taking them now she instantly gets a fever of ~39. why?

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Dr. Larry Lutwick answered

Not enough info: But it sounds like your friend needs to see a doctor. Rebound temperature after stopping antimicrobials should take a day or so, not instantly.

Answered 10/3/2016

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A member asked:

My friend has been abusing antibiotics- on and off for almost 5 months now. whenever she stops taking them now she instantly gets a fever of ~39. why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Larry Lutwick answered

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