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Is it necessary to take the long term course of antibiotic medicines suggested by doctors or may i stop taking it if i feel fully recovered??

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Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

"stop taking": It probably would not be a problem if you don't take your medicine for a couple of days and then see how you feel. If the symptoms recur please take your meds but let your doctor know.

Answered 2/25/2016

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A member asked:

Is it necessary to take the long term course of antibiotic medicines suggested by doctors or may i stop taking it if i feel fully recovered??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

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