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Can i change my brand of antibiotics without consulting a doc?

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Dr. James Chapman answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Not good idea.: You can't get a new antibiotic without a prescription from your doctor. If you happen to have some old ones from a previous infection, they are probably for a different type of infection and may be old. You should at least discuss it with your doctor.

Answered 7/15/2013

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