can excess  use of of antibiotics harm body?
546805
Your body uses bacteria to process food, if you don't have the correct balance of bacteria in your body (from taking antibiotics) you can get diarrhea and other problems.  Also the natural yeast population increases without the bacteria to balance it and you are more prone to yeast infections.  Your body is a finely balanced organism, tipping the scale one way or the other is never a good idea.  Of course give it some time and rest and it can recover marvelously.
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.
394012
hello, antibiotics can cause diarheia and other gastro- intestinal disorders meaning that potentially the pill is not absorbed properly.its not that they interact as such, more that uptake is unreliable.the same holds true if you have sickness and diarheia for other reasons by the way.
338027
No, I suffer with tinnitis & have never taken antibiotics & wouldn't make a connection if I had. Have you been exposed to any extra loud noises recently? Because that would be a major factor.
594306
I've never heard this - but I know some contraceptives become less effective when antibiotics are used.  (That's how I got here.)  Often after elective surgery antibiotics are issues, so perhaps the idea is to get you used to not taking them so that you don't rely on them afterwards?
363823
A combination of a broad spectum antibiotic and a gram + antibiotic. A good effect for a heavily infected individual especially with the presence of gram+ and gram- bacteria but for prolong use, will alter the intestinal flora, destroying all the friendly bacteria, causing poor absorption of water and minerals, loss of vitamins like K,B complex,etc.and diarrhea. It is better to identify the pathogenic bacteria and destroy it with a rightfully effective antibiotic. Less expense, less complications and surely effective.
241963
When an infection enters your body your immune system increases the white blood cell count which controls the spread of the bacterial or virus.Your temperature rises to "fry" the infection.Antibiotics don't actually destroy bacteria,they prevent them from multiplying,and your immune system does the rest.
1145176
Yes.  Taking too much of anything can hurt your body.  There are two types of vitamins: water-soluble vitamins and fat-soluble vitamins.  If the vitamin is water-soluble (e.g. vitamin C), it would take a lot of it to hurt your body, because it dissolves in water and will be excreted during urination.  However, if the vitamin is fat-soluble, it will be absorbed into your fat and remain in your body for a while.  Too much of a fat-soluble vitamin will be toxic.  That's why you should follow the "percentage of recommended daily intake" label on the side of the bottle.
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.
923643
Did you take alot of antibiotics as a youngster??
956828
First off, you should take your antibiotics they way they are prescribed, and you should not keep "extras" around to self treat.  Bacteria are drug specific, and the wrong drug won't necessarily kill them.  What you might do is kill off the good bacteria in your gut and give yourself a whopping case of the trots.  The Tylenol is above the recommended dosage, and although it likely wouldn't do noticeable harm, it will do something to your liver as it tries to filter out the excess.   If you have a nice healthy liver, it will be okay, for now.  But it's a little more damage that your liver probably doesn't need, and could do without.  On the other hand, if your liver isn't quite so healthy, it could just be the final straw.   That means going on the waiting list for a transplant, and providing you get one in time, a lifetime on immune system depressants so you don't reject it and die.\n  So will it hurt you this time?  Probably not, but it's not really a chance worth taking.  If you are really sick, go see the doctor and be treated properly.
1018311
Absolutely!! Alcohol makes antibiotics neutral-meaning it counteracts their effectiveness. Gonna drink?  don't take the antibiotics-it's a waste of a good pill. Save it til the booze is out of your system.
1186829
It is a strong antibiotic used to treat bacterial problems, STDs, and even acne,infections of the skin, bone, stomach, respiratory tract, sinuses, ear, and urinary tract. It also treats Lyme disease.
1176734
No need to worry.  There is no decreased protection during use of antibiotics.
558080
Antibiotics, including Sulfa, which you are taking can affect your sense of taste while taking them.  You sense of taste will return when you are done with the medication.\n\nThis is not an allergy, rather a common side effect.  You do not gain an "immunity" to antibiotics.  It might be possible after taking several prescriptions for infections...probably not completing the prescription...that the bacteria mutate and become resistant to the antibiotic, thereby rendering it useless.
205313
The cough...or a cold is a virus and yes, you can get it while on antibiotics.  The flu is also a virus....Antibiotics are for bacterial infections.  And if you take them all the time (some people do), your body will become immune and they won't work when you really do have an infection...like strep throat.
1022027
I suffer from various allergies to almost all antibiotics including ciprofloxacin ("Ciproxin"). I got dizzy, drowsy, and eventually throw up what feels like bricks on that stuff. Afterwards I felt nauseous for about an hour.\n\nSure, most antibiotics can cause drowsiness. They usually talk about heavy machinery and driving. If you do suffer an unusally bad reaction then you should reconsult with your doctor to find a less reactive medication.\n\nWhenever you start any new antibiotic medicine you should wait 1-2 hours before doing anything potentially dangerous. It could save your life. Some people may be fine until they reach a certain age and then *BAM* they're allergic. So, even if you've taken penicillin all your life you may find one day that it makes you really ill. Of course, drinking alcohol and taking antibiotics is also a no-no because it not only reduces the effectiveness but again it can cause seriously bad reactions. If you're taking anything else along with it you should always mention that to the doctor because they can look up known drug interactions and change your medication accordingly.