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Antibiotics
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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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
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
Drug Info
Bactrim side effects in elderly
If you’re older than 65, there are some important risks of this Rx
Jan. 18, 2024
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
Pets
Amoxicillin for cats: Dosage and Safety
Amoxicillin treats bacterial infections in cats
Mar. 27, 2024
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
Drug Info
Can I get amoxicillin over the counter?
Amoxicillin is not available over the counter in the United States
Apr. 14, 2024
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
Pets
How much amoxicillin can I give my cat?
The standard amoxicillin dosage for cats is 5 to 10 mg per pound of body weight
May 7, 2024
Drug Info
Can doxycycline make you tired?
It’s not a side effect of the medication, but it could occur from the underlying infection, a sunburn, or dehydration
Jul. 5, 2024
Drug Info
Using cephalexin for urinary tract infections
Cephalexin may be used to treat uncomplicated UTIs
Jul. 20, 2024