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What is the safest antibiotic that has the least side effects, allergic reactions, and potential to damage organs like the liver?
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Depends: The commonly used antibiotics do not cause organ damage but the dose may need be adjusted if the particular organ has been impaired. There is no drug (or food) which is 100% safe but generally speaking those in the macrolide group (Z pak (azithromycin) etc) have the lowest side effect profile even though erythromycin may cause GI upset in a small % of people.
Answered 7/4/2020
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