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A member asked:

I took an antibiotic for bronchitis by accident. what would this do if i don't have bronchitis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Do not take more: If you are not allergic to the antibiotic an inadvertant dose probably will not hurt. It jut makes it more likely you may develop a resistace in the future.

Answered 9/28/2016

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