I know this sounds crazy, a now someone who thinks that crushing the penicillin tablet and putting it dirctly to the wound is much effective than taking the medicine orally?\n\nAre you suppose to take it orally or did the guy do the right thing? Or, Should I ask myself where have I been for the past 20 years?
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You should take it orally. There are no antibacterial properties directly associated with penicillin. The penicillin allows the body to produce its own antibodies that kill the bacteria that are causing the puss.
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i agree with nitehawk on this, in addition they should be using some higher antibiotics ...maybe tazobactam with piperacillin should help..\nand local antisepsis can be maintained with plain betadine bandages or powder in case of open wounds\nthe patient also should be monitored for septicemia...cuz that can be really dangerous in this patient.
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i would if it was more physical and not towards experimental medicine.  i was in a study once, but i didnt take the medicine.  I had my wisdom tooth taken out.  they gave me medicine to bring home since they cant keep me there.  i went home and threw it away. when asked in a follow up, i said i took it and it relieved the pain, but some instances it didnt work so i took an advil and that helped.  i said that because i didnt want to false information to get to the public.  we would end up having all these people take medicine that was supposedly proven to work but didnt.  I would probably want at least 100 dollars to be a ginea pig.  Even if it was 200 buxx, and some people only make like 60 buxx a day after taxes, i dont think people want to be a ginea pig.  so, at least 100 would be fine for me, given that its only an hour.  because look on the other side.  i make between 40 to 60 an hour.  so, why bother being a ginea pig unless its more then that?  whats the average income in that area?
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I completely agree with your sentiments regarding the choice of dispensing certain medications based on moral beliefs.\n\nAs I am a pre-pharm major, I have difficulty understanding still.. why morality is able to be judged in this profession.  As any form of medical treatment, it should be provided regardless of someone's opinion on the matter... granted the correct prescription is written and such.  \n\nIt is amazing how many medications are frowned upon by certain individuals, even though they are used for many different ailments.  \n\nBirth Control pills, for example, are very often prescribed due to a health condition that requires hormonal regulation.  I see no morality issue in assisting someone from having serious side-effects from the lack of regulation.  \n\nI believe everyone should have the opportunity to gain immediate access to written prescriptions.  Doctors have the capability of understanding and diagnosing problems... they have the ability to prescribe medications to assist in overcoming or helping these problems..  Why should a pharmacist be able to say no?  I certainly do not understand.\n\nI can only hope that more people decide to enter the pharmaceutical profession with an open mind, and the knowledge that everyone has a right to healthcare.
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Time to see your doctor and ask the same question. He is qualified, trained, and licensed to give medical advice. People on this site are not.\n\nChow!!
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Oh, I know! I'm almost 27 frigging years old and STILL have to chew up my pills. I recently had to start taking Prevacid for acid reflux disease and I have to open it up, put the medicine in a cup (which look like teeny tiny white marbles BTW), put it in my mouth, and drink water with it. Although I remember to give my daughter her meds every day... me on the other hand.... take three meds in the a.m. and two meds in the p.m., I cannot remember to take them for the life of me!
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Ok Greg: I have a news flash for you, the makers of Enzyte were just under investigation for fraud by the Federal Government. They had to change their adds do to the c...p they were handing out to the public.\n\n   They're giving the public the idea that they can make the penis grow. Why doesn't it make the left leg grow, or the right foot, what makes it so smart that it know what to make grow?\n\n   If they had a drug that could do this it would be like the fountain of youth, believe me, every man in the Country would be breaking their doors down but yet, they have to give free samples away, why? you can get up to three months free, doesn't this make you think something is strange. I do.
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i would  have to say since you have been on a antibiotic it is good to always make sure you are drinking enough water' this may help to dilute the medication that is  still in your system' i hope this helps you can also check out a drug and medication  sight on the net'' they may be able to give you some advice
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Penicillin must be taken until the pills run out. The reason is that we can suffer a relapse of the disease if the treatment is ended early. The bug comes back because not all of it is killed off when our symptoms cease. The reason why this happens is that penicillin only kills bacteria when they are dividing. It messes up cell wall production needed when the cells split into two. The antibiotic does not affect bacteria if they are resting. We can kill off most of the disease bacteia then cease treatment and the few remaining cells can start growing and reproducing again. Penecillin does not affect psylocin nor psilocybin that are found in many magic mushrooms. They are very different molecules.\nDoc. Dan.
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Medication should always be taken as prescribed or as recommended on the bottle.  Do not ever exceed the recommended dosage without clearance first from your doctor.  Many medicines taken in excess can cause more harm than good.\n\nIf your medication isn't working, see your doctor.  He can prescribe something more potent where you can follow the recommended dosage without any harm to yourself.
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I haven't taken Effexor myself, my brother is still taking it, I have been through withdrawals with him, it wasn't nice. In his case, he wouldn't keep up on his re-fills...... BINGO!! He would end up being out of those nasty drugs,having to call the Doctor, I expect you know the drill. I can tell you this, be careful, if you've been on 150mgs. or more, you risk a reaction from doing it cold turkey. I know their capsules, so it is hard to take smaller amounts, all the ones I've seen are capsules. Because of the dangers of coming off cold, you're going to have to do what I did for my brother.....ween yourself off of them. Before my brother started them, I had never heard of them, now I have a healthy respect for them....or should I say an unhealthy respect, that's a hell of a drug. Even if you have to take them apart and put a small amount in coffee or pop, I admire what you're doing, I don't blame you for wanting off of them, but PLEASE do it slowly. GOOD LUCK!!
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Personally I'd play it safe and use a condom through this cycle.\n\nYou may or may not get a better answer from your doctor or pharmacist. I can tell you from past personal experience that my doctor completely failed to tell me that there was a possibility of getting pregnant while taking antibiotics (fortunately I knew because a co-worker had gotten pregnant that way). \n\nI asked the pharmacist when I picked up the prescription whether this particular antibiotic could be a problem, and if so how long it might effect me. His sage advice on this extremely serious issue was, and I quote, "Eh, you should be OK."\n\nNeedless to say I decided to use a backup method.
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If you took enough to make yourself pass out then you did overdose. Meaning took more than the recommended amount. Very dangerous\n\n\n\nWhy are you trying to hurt yourself? You wont get a buzz from doing stupid stuff like that you will be more likely to hurt yourself. Not kill but have horrible ramifacations that could last a lifetime. You think your life is bad or was bad? Wait until you have to have medical treatment for what you have done to yourself. I am only telling you this because I care. I don't know you but I do care. Please talk to someone. You don't have to tell them what you did but talk to them about what you are going through so you don't let this happen again.
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Surely a physician has been prescribing this medication?  I find it difficult to believe a physician is keeping you on this medication without wanting to monitor you on a periodic basis. Whether you are medicating yourself or not, get to a physician who will evaluate your need for this medication and perhaps formulate a plan to help you deal with these awful side effects.  Get yourself to the Doc. PRONTO!!  This is heavy duty!
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It is dangerous in that it would damage the nasal/sinus cavities. Also, most probably your friend is NOT getting a larger dose as the pills that he is snorting are at most only 10% active drug, by weight, which means that 90% of inactive material is coating his nasal/sinus cavities. It would be a near-impossibility to recieve all 10% active material in a pill this way, which as you said, since he is not exceeding prescribed amounts, might only allow for a quicker onset of action, yet nothing that would be worth the damage to the cavities incurred. Due to this 10% active material to 90% inactive material ratio, your friend is really just cruding up his nose. He will receive a more consistent and readily absorbed amount of his prescription taking it orally as it is intended. Also, the other responses seemed to be in response to your friend hurting himself by taking too much, which you clearly stated he was not doing. It is highly probable that your friends prescribing doctor took the effects of Adderall (amphetamines, as you probably know) on the cardiovascular system into account when prescribing them.
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The only problem with this form of punishment is it does nothing to remove the mental drive of the perpetrator. He will still have the same thoughts. Maybe a combination, frontal lobotomy and castration, will do the trick, but I can't see any State passing this into law. I'm more in favor of the two strikes and your shot approach. Besides, bullets are so much cheaper than surgery.
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If you took your meds the way your were supposed to, you may just have a side effect to the bite. I am a Wellness Consultant and am interested in what kind of tick bit you and what the meds were for. Just an infection or something more specific. I do believe there are things you can do to help you with the pain and be able to get back to your normal self. If you would like more help just email me at wellnesshomeexpert@yahoo.com