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I took antibiotics and i'm not sure if i have infections , is that safe or not?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Taking Meds : If you have no infection why would you take antibiotics? There is no benefit to taking antibiotics just for the fun of it.

Dr Wyatt agreed

Answered 4/26/2013

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