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Can You Take Antibiotics on an Empty Stomach?
When it comes to taking medication, there are many things to be aware of, such as the dose of your prescription and how often it needs to be taken. On top of this, it is essential to know if it should be taken with or without food. This can cause many people to wonder if… Continue reading Can You Take Antibiotics on an Empty Stomach?
Jessica Guht Aug. 19, 2023
Do Antibiotics Make You Gain Weight?
When it comes to bacterial infections, antibiotics are the number one treatment. They help to kill or interfere with the bacteria’s growth, aiding your immune system as it fights the infection. However, there are side effects associated with antibiotics, such as bloating and an upset stomach. These issues affecting the gastrointestinal system may make you… Continue reading Do Antibiotics Make You Gain Weight?
Jessica Guht Aug. 18, 2023
What are Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics?
Antibiotics are medications commonly prescribed to treat bacterial infections. There are hundreds of different antibiotics, but what is meant when one of them is called broad-spectrum? Broad-spectrum antibiotics are medications that treat a broad range of bacteria, not just one strain. This makes them helpful for treating infections from multiple bacterial strains, which means they… Continue reading What are Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics?
Jessica Guht Aug. 16, 2023
Do Antibiotics Weaken Your Immune System?
Antibiotics are some of the most commonly prescribed medications and are taken to treat bacterial infections. This makes them imperative for your body’s health, but can they also weaken your immune system? As medication that kills and destroys bacteria, antibiotics can also affect the good bacteria in your body. This good bacteria has many responsibilities,… Continue reading Do Antibiotics Weaken Your Immune System?
Jessica Guht Aug. 15, 2023
Can You Take Tylenol with Antibiotics?
Tylenol is a pain and fever reducer, and since fevers often result from infection, it is common to wonder if antibiotics, which treat infections, can safely be taken with Tylenol. While there are hundreds of antibiotics, it is generally considered safe to take Tylenol with antibiotics. However, it is recommended to check the drug interactions… Continue reading Can You Take Tylenol with Antibiotics?
Jessica Guht Aug. 14, 2023
Can You Take Ibuprofen (Advil) with Antibiotics?
Antibiotics are one of the most commonly prescribed medications, and OTC pain relievers such as ibuprofen are a medicine cabinet staple, but is it safe to take ibuprofen with antibiotics? The short answer is that, yes, it is usually safe to take ibuprofen with antibiotics. Still, it’s important to keep in mind that there are… Continue reading Can You Take Ibuprofen (Advil) with Antibiotics?
Jessica Guht Aug. 10, 2023
What Not to Eat While Taking Azithromycin?
Whenever you are taking prescribed medication, it’s important that you follow its instructions and make changes to your daily routine to help keep you safe and healthy. With medications like azithromycin, you may need to avoid other types of medication that can affect its performance or put you at risk of overdosing. This also extends… Continue reading What Not to Eat While Taking Azithromycin?
Jessica Guht Jul. 04, 2023
Does Doxycycline Make You Gain Weight?
Antibiotics can be used to effectively treat a range of health problems. Like all medications, antibiotics are also linked to a range of side effects. Patients should be aware of these side effects when they take antibiotics, as they need to be involved in any medical decisions. One such example of this is doxycycline, which… Continue reading Does Doxycycline Make You Gain Weight?
Jessica Guht Jun. 29, 2023
Why Azithromycin is Given for 3 Days?
Azithromycin is a type of medication from a group of medicines that is known as macrolide antibiotics. These antibiotics are designed to work by killing bacteria causing an infection. If your doctor has prescribed you a course of Azithromycin, then it’s only natural for you to be curious about why the length of the treatment… Continue reading Why Azithromycin is Given for 3 Days?
Jessica Guht Jun. 27, 2023
Amoxicillin Rash: What It Is, What It Looks Like, and How to Treat It
Amoxicillin is a common antibiotic prescribed for a range of bacterial infections. Most antibiotics have a rash as a side effect, but amoxicillin, in particular, causes a rash more frequently than other antibiotics. Still, an amoxicillin rash is not indicative of allergies, and in many cases, there is no need to worry about it. Let’s… Continue reading Amoxicillin Rash: What It Is, What It Looks Like, and How to Treat It
Jessica Guht Apr. 04, 2023
Can Antibiotics Make Your Period Late or Affect Them at All?
Antibiotics are the standard treatment for bacterial infections, but some women may notice that their period is late after taking them. This can lead many to wonder if antibiotics have any effect on your menstrual cycle, and if they can cause a period to be late. While a natural thought process, antibiotics, in general, do… Continue reading Can Antibiotics Make Your Period Late or Affect Them at All?
Jessica Guht Apr. 03, 2023
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