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I recently got my wisdom teeth taken out a week ago tomorrow is my birthday. would it be ok to stop antibiotics for a day to have a few drinks?
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No: Happy birthday! i'm glad you asked but no, it would not be okay to stop your antibiotics for a day so that you can have a few drinks. Not at least if you don't want to increase your risk for bacterial resistance & infection. Antibiotics need to be taken as directed to cure infections. Stopping early just because you feel better allows remaining bacteria to develop antibiotic resistance.
Answered 7/3/2015
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