Is it OK to transition between antibiotics and still ward off an infection?
914919
It sounds like you are using left over or borrowed antibiotics.  This is not smart.  You should always finish antibiotics unless your doctor tells you to stop.  Each antibiotic is slightly different.  The only person who is legally able to prescribe is an MD.  You need to call and get an appointment.\n\n\nBTW, giving someone prescription meds without being a doctor is a CRIME.  It's called prescribing without a license.
1144477
There is always a risk of sepsis after a surgical procedure.  But this one carries little risk.  Since the surgey takes place in a aspetic environment, infection would happen during recovery.  This would only happen if your stiches come apart before healing has finished.  But you should be given antibiotics after a surgical procedure like that anyway.
783042
once an infection gets into the blood and you become septic you have a small window of time to get on antibiotics. If the infection passes a certain point they cant stop it even with drugs. It is very common although most people seek treatment before its to late. I went throught the same thing . I thought i had the flu. i was vomiting and could not get warm i was shaking with the chills. i just thought i was a real bad case of the flu. Except i had a small red,warm spot on my arm. The fact that it was warm concerned me.( t=i thought it was a bug bite) I called the dr. and he made me come in. i draged my behind there and he drew blood and sent me to the hospital. for 14 days of antibotic. I was already septic it was from getting pincked by a rose torn while working in the garden. (i dont any more) He said i had 2 days and if i wouldnt have gone in when i did i most likeily would have died. I was so sick believe me at the time i thought death looked real good. They kept me in the hospital 15 days. I had 14 days of the intreviounes antibiotics and constant blood tests. If they dont treat it for 14 days the infection can hide some where in the body. usually the brain and then manifest its self again later. People dont want to bother with the dr. because they think they can fight off something andsave the expence. Not me Not any more. I go and get check out right away or ant least call and discuss it with him. I will pray for your friend and keep him in my prayers as i also have a friend in the UK who is suffering from the same thing and hopefully will pull through. Infections are nothing to fool around with. Jim Hensen for the Muppets creator died of an infection too. In in daught seek medical help always.
1125581
Keep it covered with an antibiotic. It should be okay after that.
888577
Antibiotics are NOT meant for things like a cold and cough! I'm sorry, but I cannot overemphasize this. One, you are killing off your normal flora which will leave you open to other illnesses. Second, bacteria will start to build a resistance to the antibiotic. So once you get an infection, you won't be able to get rid of it. Antibiotics are not a cure all. Please stop taking the antibiotics! Try an over-the-counter cough and cold medicine. Also, consider visiting your doctor to see if something more serious is going on. STOP the antibiotic use.\n\nThis site should explain why I am so adamant about antibiotic use. You could take it with you when visit the doctor next time.  know its directed to parents, but it applies to everyone.\nhttp://www.drgreene.com/21_646.html
571138
You certainly can fight a bacterial infection without the benefit of antibiotics.  After all antibiotics simply assist our own defense system in fighting an infection.  If you are free of fever or serious symptoms from an infection that should have symptoms, then I see no good reason to take the medication.  There are infections that are known to be symptoms free, though (example: Chlamydia).  Sinusitis can have mild symptoms, so be sure you understand the whole story before you elect to skip your medication.  When in question, discuss the matter with your doctor or someone on his staff.\n\nGood luck.
13423
A course of antibiotics, rest, and fluids.
912259
No! Your body needs all that energy to fight the bacterias, do try to avoid all kinds of vigourous activities until you're fine. Or your illness could just drag on longer.
923901
You were given the antibiotic because you have an infection. You should contact your denist as soon as he opens and discuss the fact that you had to go to emergency and are now on antibiotic and pain pills. He may want to wait for the infection to clear up before he does anything else. The antibiotic should start helping with the inflammation that is causing the pain. Take all of the prescribed antibiotics and take the pain pills as prescribed and do not drive.
76785
NO, although there are some medications that are being used to delay progression of the disease (such as antiretroviral medications) and to control some of its complications (such as antibiotics for frequent overlapping infections).
134032
Antibiotics are not bad for you if used correctly.  They are bad if used inappropriately.  First, all drugs have side effects.  Antibiotics can give you GI symptoms, harm your kidneys, cause allergic reactions, etc.  But the more insidious side effect is the development of resistance.  Every time you use an antibiotic, you are challenging the bacterial flora in your body to a noxious agent.  Bacteria can mutate and evolve into more resistant strains.  What you are in effect doing by taking antibiotics is providing an environment to evolve stronger and more resistant bacteria, and killing off the weaker ones.  This makes treatment of infection more difficult the next time around.
229558
Fatigue is normal. However, if it is really slowing you down that badly, do call your physician tomorrow. You might be on the wrong antibiotics.
732738
if it is a staph infection, you will need a strong, a very strong antibiotic!!!!!! This can kill you and it spreads fast and if you had it before it could be a stronger more resiliant form of the infection.  This is not the kind of thing you want to "take care of".. with over the counter stuff.
687700
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
870352
no but i have heard this from other patients (i'm a nurse)  ask your doctor to switch you back to what is working for you.  if he is a half decent doctor he'll respect your wishes.  drug companies have big push for xopenex right now it seems and this is probably why he wants to switch you.
901147
I've never heard of such a reaction with antibiotics.  It doesn't even make sense for such a reaction to occur.  It's weird.
931024
You go to your doctor and he'll give you something for it. If it's a bacterial infection, then you'll probably end up with antibiotics.