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finishing a course of antibiotics

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  • 01-06-2011 4:54pm
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    irishh_bob
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    went to the doc with a chest infection last week and was prescribed augmentin 500 for a week , ive four to go out of 14 but im seriously considering not finishing the course , been very nauseaus , tired and short of breath , net doctor states that theese are all possible ( but rare ) side effects , anyway , is it such a big deal not to finish a course of antibiotics

    ps , dont tell me to go back to my GP , doctors charge and unlike doctors , im not made of money or rescession proof for that matter


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    sealgaire
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    If you don't finish out the course and you don't totally kill off the infection then there could be a bit left which will grow resistant to the anti-biotic. Next time you take it, it won't work.


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    user1842
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    irishh_bob wrote: »
    went to the doc with a chest infection last week and was prescribed augmentin 500 for a week , ive four to go out of 14 but im seriously considering not finishing the course , been very nauseaus , tired and short of breath , net doctor states that theese are all possible ( but rare ) side effects , anyway , is it such a big deal not to finish a course of antibiotics

    ps , dont tell me to go back to my GP , doctors charge and unlike doctors , im not made of money or rescession proof for that matter

    Augmentin is a very general antibiotic. You might be allergic to penicillin which is Augmentin.

    Just ring your doctor and tell him/her what happen. He/she will probably issue you another prescription for an non-penicillin anti-biotic free of charge.


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    irishh_bob
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    dmclean1842 wrote: »
    Augmentin is a very general antibiotic. You might be allergic to penicillin which is Augmentin.

    Just ring your doctor and tell him/her what happen. He/she will probably issue you another prescription for an non-penicillin anti-biotic free of charge.


    doctor i saw was at doctor on call , not sure what my GP usually prescribes me , i have asthma so get chest infections at least once per year , could you name a few anti biotics which are often prescribed to treat chest infections , might ring a bell

    thanks


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    user1842
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    irishh_bob wrote: »
    doctor i saw was at doctor on call , not sure what my GP usually prescribes me , i have asthma so get chest infections at least once per year , could you name a few anti biotics which are often prescribed to treat chest infections , might ring a bell

    thanks

    Problem is a lot of antibiotics are quoted with their trade names and not the underlying drug.

    Klacid (Clarithromycin) is one that is used for respiratory infections and its non penicillin based


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    sam34
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    sorry OP, but you should be well aware of the rule on boards that there is no medical advice permitted.

    if you have new or concerning symptoms then you should consult your doctor.


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