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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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Rx pill bottle and prescription pad: Clindamycin interactions
Drug Info

Clindamycin interactions to avoid

Some side effects of clindamycin, including constipation, diarrhea, nausea,and gastrointestinal (GI) problems, can intensify when combined with certain medications
Oct. 17, 2023
Three Rx pill bottles: Amoxicillin-potassium clavulanate interactions to avoid
Drug Info

Amoxicillin-potassium clavulanate interactions to avoid

Amoxicillin-potassium clavulanate interacts with certain birth control, warfarin, methotrexate, tetracycline antibiotics, and antigout agents
Oct. 27, 2023
Three Rx pill bottles: Azithromycin interactions
Drug Info

Azithromycin interactions to avoid

Azithromycin interacts with a variety of medications. The drug being taken and its dosage will determine the type and intensity of the interaction.
Oct. 30, 2023
Rx pill bottle and prescription pad: Amoxicillin interactions
Drug Info

Amoxicillin interactions to avoid

Amoxicillin interacts with anticoagulants, antigout medications, antibacterials, and birth control pills
Oct. 30, 2023
Two arms itching — amoxicillin rash
Drug Info

How to identify amoxicillin rash

This common antibiotic can cause skin reactions, but that doesn’t necessarily indicate an allergy
Nov. 6, 2023
Urine sample cup for UTI test and antibiotic tablet
Drug Info

Best antibiotics for UTIs in females

Find out why some antibiotics for UTIs in females are more commonly prescribed than others
Nov. 13, 2023
Smiling mouth - antibiotics for tooth infection
Drug Info

Best Rx for tooth infections

This is what doctors recommend for as a first-line treatment
Nov. 16, 2023
person sipping water _ strep throat treatment without antibiotics
Health Education

Do you need meds for strep?

Sometimes medications like amoxicillin are necessary, but many people don’t need them
Nov. 27, 2023
Rx prescription pad and Rx pill bottle: Metronidazole interactions
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Metronidazole interactions to avoid

Metronidazole drug interactions generally result in increased serum concentrations of either metronidazole or the other drug
Dec. 6, 2023
Bottle with pills spilling out - Is amoxicillin good for a UTI?
Drug Info

Amoxicillin for UTI

Although amoxicillin is a common antibiotic, it isn’t always the first choice for this type of infection
Dec. 14, 2023
Three Rx pill bottles: Doxycycline-hyclate interactions
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Doxycycline-hyclate interactions to avoid

In addition to drug-drug interactions, doxycycline hyclate interacts with alcohol and certain medical conditions
Jan. 12, 2024
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