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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
Oregano Oil for UTIs: Everything You Need to Know!
Urinary tract infections cause a burning and itching sensation. Together with running to the bathroom frequently, this infection of the urinary tract between the bladder and kidney quickly becomes uncomfortable. There are a number of different home remedies that you can use to ease the symptoms of UTIs, such as oregano oil. But how can… Continue reading Oregano Oil for UTIs: Everything You Need to Know!
Jessica Guht May. 11, 2023
Can GERD Cause Back Pain?
Back pain is one of the most common ailments among the general population, and is notably unpleasant for those dealing with it. While many things may cause back pain, such as twisting too sharply or lifting something incorrectly, it can also result from a more internal cause. One source of pain that originates from within… Continue reading Can GERD Cause Back Pain?
Jessica Guht May. 02, 2023
How Long Does Hydroxyzine Stay in Your System?
With the potential side effects of medications, it’s common to wonder how long after you stop taking something it will continue to affect your body. This is an especially common concern for hydroxyzine since drowsiness is one of its side effects, and driving may be unsafe until it is out of your system. This begs… Continue reading How Long Does Hydroxyzine Stay in Your System?
Jessica Guht Apr. 28, 2023
Can Spicy Food Cause Hemorrhoids?
Some of us love the mouth-burning feeling of spicy foods, but should we worry about how they affect the rest of our body? Spicy food often gets blamed for many gastrointestinal issues, such as indigestion, abdominal pain, and even hemorrhoids. Yet, regarding this last one, is it possible for spicy foods to cause hemorrhoids? The… Continue reading Can Spicy Food Cause Hemorrhoids?
Jessica Guht Apr. 26, 2023
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