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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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Three prescription bottles with a question mark: Keflex side effects
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Keflex side effects and how to avoid them

Keflex side effects include nausea, diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal symptoms. Here's how to avoid them and other antibiotic side effects.
Sep. 5, 2021
Spilled bottle of assorted pills: What are first-generation cephalosporins?
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What are first-generation cephalosporins?

Cephalexin, cefazolin, and cefadroxil are examples of first-generation cephalosporins that treat common bacterial infections
Jul. 30, 2021
Spilled prescription bottle of pills: Common vs serious levofloxacin side effects
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Levofloxacin side effects and how to avoid them

Muscle pain, tendinitis, kidney injury, and allergic reactions are less common but possible levofloxacin side effects
Jul. 27, 2021
Three prescription bottles with question marks on labels: How to avoid cefdinir side effects
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Cefdinir side effects and how to avoid them

Diarrhea, yeast infection, and headache are common cefdinir side effects, but this antibiotic can also cause a rash and C.Diff
Jun. 28, 2021
Prescription pad with pill bottle: Common vs. serious Augmentin side effects
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Augmentin side effects and how to avoid them

Headache, diarrhea, and heartburn are common Augmentin side effects but they often go away within a few days of treatment
Jun. 21, 2021
Three prescription pill bottles with a question mark: What are the side effects of ciprofloxacin?
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Ciprofloxacin side effects and how to avoid them

Nausea, neuropathy, and tendon damage are possible ciprofloxacin side effects. Learn about the common and serious side effects of this antibiotic.
Jun. 8, 2021
Prescription pad with pill bottle: Common and serious nitrofurantoin side effects
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Nitrofurantoin side effects and how to avoid them

Nitrofurantoin side effects include urine discoloration, nausea, flatulence, and headache. Learn how to avoid side effects of this antibiotic for UTIs.
May 27, 2021
Throat comparing tonsillitis vs. strep throat
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Tonsillitis vs. strep: Compare causes, symptoms, treatments ...

Compare the similarities and differences between tonsillitis and strep throat.
May 26, 2021
Prescription pad with pill bottle: Common vs. serious Cephalexin side effects
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Cephalexin side effects and how to avoid them

Cephalexin treats bacterial infections such as strep throat, respiratory tract, middle ear, UI, and skin infections
May 4, 2021
A doctor holding a clipboard represents antibiotic stewardship
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What is antibiotic stewardship? How you can practice it

You’ve got a bad cough, stuffy nose, and sore throat. You visit…
Apr. 27, 2020
A woman and Rx bottles represent antibiotics during pregnancy
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How to safely take antibiotics during pregnancy

No one loves taking antibiotics: Between the side effects and the concerns…
Dec. 3, 2020
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