Antibiotics

Study after study shows that there are no clinically significant drug interactions* between the vast majority of antibiotics and the birth control pill. Anecdotal evidence from health care providers has led some to recommend using a backup method of birth control for a week after using antibiotics. Long-term use (as for acne) does not increase the risk of pregnancy. There are a few antibiotics, such as rifampin and griseofulvin and some HIV medications, that do interact. The safest approach is to check...

Amoxicillin and other antibiotics can make the BCPs less effective. Most suggest a barrier method like condoms. Because our bodies are all so different there is no real way to measure this. What is enough to cause one woman to get pregnant may not have an effect on another. Microorganisms in your gut can alter the drug, it gets sent back to the liver, which changes it back, and the cycle starts over meanwhile the drug is effective. If you take antibiotics...

Because chickenpox is a viral disease, antibiotics are ineffective against it. Your doctor will give you antibiotics if secondary infection has occurred -- that is, if the chickenpox bumps show signs of infection with bacteria. Antivirals can be used to treat chickenpox in severe cases, but do not cure the infection. The virus remains in your body for life. ...

STD treatments vary depending on the conditions you have or are experiencing. If you name the STD I can tell you what the doctor will most likely prescribe. Each STD is normally treated with a different drug; whether it is from a bacteria or a virus. TDs, if a bacteria, are treated with antibiotics; if viral they are treated with antiviral medications. STDs are treated with antibiotics or antiviral medications. STDs are treated with prescription medications. The STIs not caused by a virus...

There are many drugs, that fall under the category of antibiotics. Some of them are safe during the pregnancy, while others are not. Your gynaecologist knows about the same. You are not supposed to take drugs of your own during pregnancy. Antibiotics are the class of drugs that must be prescribed to you by your doctor. You are requested to tell your doctor that you are pregnant, specially in the early months of pregnancy. Next time you go to the doctor, mention...

I am on both Cipro and Doxy at the same time. I am allergic to Penicillin and I am having trouble fighting off a nasty Pasteurella infection in my hand after an animal bite. So yes, you can use them together. The only side effect I've had is increased urination and a touch of the blues. ...

No. Penicillin and other antibiotics are only made for treating (or sometimes preventing) bacterial infections and have no effect on viral infections, such as colds and flu. You waste your money to take these for a cold unless the doctor is prescribing them for a secondary bacterial infection that you have along with the cold. They may seem to be making you feel better, but often that is just that by the time you give up and go to the doctor and...

Ask you Doc or pharmacist. I wouldn't , as many anti-biotics make people drowsy by themselves. ...

Yes you can.. When I had tonsillitis.. they gave me 500 mg amoxicllian pills.. take 2 pills, 3x daily. And 100mg doxycycline pills, one pill 2x daily. ...

Pen BP-48 (each ml - 150,000 units Penicillin G. Benzathine and 150,000 units Penicillin G. Procaine) Typically used for fighting baterial infections. For Dogs: 1 cc per 20 pounds every 48 hrs. subcutaneously Generally this antibiotic is not recommended for cats. Unless you have years of experience treating farm animals you should always Consult a Licensed Veterinarian before administering drugs to animals. Remember that administering drugs to farm animals is different than administering drugs to a small animal like a dog or cat etc. The concentration...

Penicillin can give you Abdominal Pain, bone and joint pain, Bloating, Chest pain and weakness. Theres more but I really cant think of them ...

Yes you can. Vicodin is a combination drug of Tylenol and hydrocodone which is a mild narcotic. The azithromycin is an antibiotic. There are no known drug interactions between the two. ...

Some antibiotics you must not ingest alcohol whilst taking them -i.e during the course of the antibiotics. However specific dietary restrictions are not necessary. Sometimes eating live natural yoghurt is encouraged since using antibiotics can result in oral thrush - the live yoghurt is supposed to help prevent this. ...

Quite a few. One of the most common is fluconazole. Others include ketoconazole, itraconazole, clotrimazole, miconazole, nystatin, and terbinafine. The are often considered antifungals rather than antibiotics though. Some are available for topical use and some are oral medications. S - RPh ...

Doxycycline is an antibiotic, why would it? No.

Yes, it may cause a little more dizziness, but make sure you stay hydrated and eat well while taking both. ...

Amoxicillin won't help a fever blister.

There are individual lawsuits alleging personal injuries for side-effects from Avelox. I do not see an Avelox class action (yet). I suggest you contact a plaintiff class action attorney for further advice and information. Good luck. ...

No! It not advisable to drink alcohol of any kind with any type of antibiotic. ...

Yes, you can drink alcohol while taking Clindamycin. No harmful interactions with alcohol are listed online on medicine.net or drugs.com. As always drink responsibly, and ask this question of your doctor if you can. ...

can you take sulfameth trimethoprim and clindamycin at same time.

You should not be "snorting" anything. It is a dangerous thing, and can lead to an unhealthy addiction. I am positive that nothing good will come of it. Minocycline may be a helpful treatment as an antibiotic, but nothing is safe when "snorting". ...

No, antibiotics won't kill viruses, they only work on bacterial infections. You need an antiviral for a viral infection. ...

You can sell it if you have a pharmacy license.

No. Tamiflu is an antiviral that makes it harder for the flu virus to spread within the body. Antibiotics fight bacteria which would be useless on the flu which is a virus not a bacteria. ...