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I took the same type of antibiotic twice in the past year after getting stitches on two separate occasions if needed by a doctor, can i take the same type of antibiotic or a different type or is that dangerous for making bacteria resistant?

Q: i took the same type of antibiotic twice in the past year after getting stitches on two separate occasions if needed by a doctor, can i take the same type of antibiotic or a different type or is that dangerous for making bacteria resistant?

: Antibiotics are chosen for use based on their usual effectiveness pattern, and the site/issue being treated. While taking antibiotics often should be avoided, as it changes your guts' population of bacteria, your chance or creating a resistant germ are minimal. Discuss your concerns at any encounter with the treating doc.

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Antibiotics are chosen for use based on their usual effectiveness pattern, and the site/issue being treated. While taking antibiotics often should be avoided, as it changes your guts' population of bacteria, your chance or creating a resistant germ are minimal. Discuss your concerns at any encounter with the treating doc.

Answered 12/13/2022

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A member asked:

I took the same type of antibiotic twice in the past year after getting stitches on two separate occasions if needed by a doctor, can i take the same type of antibiotic or a different type or is that dangerous for making bacteria resistant?

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