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Antibiotics can feel like nothing short of wonder-drugs when you have a bacterial infection, but they come with some qualifications. Learn when to take them, when not to, and potential side effects.

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A hand holding a pill — is cephalexin a strong antibiotic?
Drug Info

Is Keflex a strong antibiotic?

This prescription treats a number of common ailments, including bacterial respiratory infections and ear infections
Nov. 15, 2023
Smiling mouth - antibiotics for tooth infection
Drug Info

Best Rx for tooth infections

This is what doctors recommend for as a first-line treatment
Nov. 16, 2023
Rx prescription pad and Rx pill bottle: Metronidazole interactions
Drug Info

Metronidazole interactions to avoid

Metronidazole drug interactions generally result in increased serum concentrations of either metronidazole or the other drug
Dec. 6, 2023
Rx prescription pad and Rx pill bottle: Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim interactions
Drug Info

Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim interactions to avoid

Many of the drug interactions related to sulfa-methoxazole-trimethoprim are linked to increasing the serious side effects of other medications
Jan. 9, 2024
Three Rx pill bottles: Doxycycline-hyclate interactions
Drug Info

Doxycycline-hyclate interactions to avoid

In addition to drug-drug interactions, doxycycline hyclate interacts with alcohol and certain medical conditions
Jan. 12, 2024
A doctor and an older adult | Bactrim side effects in elderly
Drug Info

Bactrim side effects in elderly

If you’re older than 65, there are some important risks of this Rx
Jan. 18, 2024
Someone holding their stomach: Bactrim stomach pain
Health Education

Bactrim stomach pain: Causes and prevention

Antibiotics like Bactrim may kill some of the gut’s good bacteria while ridding your infection, causing stomach pain that’s preventable
Feb. 14, 2024
An orange cat looking into a pill bottle: Amoxicillin for cats: Dosage and safety
Pets

Amoxicillin for cats: Dosage and Safety

Amoxicillin treats bacterial infections in cats
Mar. 27, 2024
Hand holding an Rx capsule: Can amoxicillin treat STDs?
Drug Info

Can amoxicillin treat STDs?

Ammoxicillin isn’t typically the preferred treatment for STDs, but it may still be effective for treating chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis
Mar. 28, 2024
Pill bottle and capsules: Can I get amoxicillin over the counter?
Drug Info

Can I get amoxicillin over the counter?

Amoxicillin is not available over the counter in the United States
Apr. 14, 2024
A hand holding an unlabled pill bottle: Can you take ibuprofen and antibiotics?
Drug Info

Taking ibuprofen with antibiotics

Ibuprofen and antibiotics can generally be mixed. However, some combinations may cause an increased risk of side effects.
Apr. 16, 2024
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