A friend of mine says that they finished a course of anti b's in 3 days, is this possible? I'm worried that he hasn't taken his full course and is lying to enable him to go out drinking, any thoughts?
2006-10-22 23:33:42 · 11 answers · asked by Loz 1 in Health ➔ Men's Health
Your friend is stupid then isn't he/she. When I was anti biotics my Doctor advise to finish the course in the seven day supply even if the symptoms cleared. As for drinking, you're increasing the risk of liver and kidney damage if you drink whilst on anti-b's
2006-10-26 11:46:49 · answer #1 · answered by Simon J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some anti-biotics are different as you may know. It take 2-3 days to get into your system. Oral anti-biotics usually take 7 days but IV anti-biotics (which is injected intno your arm) your usually on them for 7-10 days.
When on anti-biotics and you want to drink it can go either way it either makes you really drunk after 2-3 drinks (Cheap night out!) or is doesn't have any effect!
2006-10-23 01:45:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the type of antibiotic??? Zithromax sometimes called a Zpak is only taken for 3 days but has the same amount of medicine as the old tradition 10 course
2006-10-22 23:37:13 · answer #3 · answered by Lisa H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It varies depending on which antibiotics and the dose. It's generally best to wait a week after you've finished the course before you go out drinking. The two don't mix and your friend could do himself long lasting damage.
2006-10-22 23:38:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends what kind of infection it is treating. He's an idiot if he hasn't finished the course - the infection will always come back again.
Mind you, I've been given antibiotics for only 3 days, so he could be being truthful.
2006-10-22 23:37:49 · answer #5 · answered by Hello Dave 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-05 03:22:37 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some antibiotics can be done in 5 days. I haven't heard of a course of antibiotics that last 3 days.
2006-10-23 01:07:35 · answer #7 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
zitromax is only taken for three days.
A widespread myth holds that you shouldn't drink alcohol while taking antibiotics, but in fact, drinking doesn't lessen the effects of the drugs. However, alcohol can lower your general energy and delay your recovery so it is best to minimize drinking until you've finished the prescribed course of antibiotic treatment. (Beyond that, chronic liver damage from excessive alcohol consumption can affect the metabolism and toxicity of antibiotics.)
2006-10-23 00:28:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi there !
Its "five days" !
"3 days course" is the practise adopted by the
"general practitioners" especially in India and Sri lanka..!
best wishes !
2006-10-22 23:44:55 · answer #9 · answered by suresh k 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually they are prescribed for 7 days but they come in different strengths so i guess it might be possible - ask to see the packet they came in!
2006-10-22 23:37:01 · answer #10 · answered by thecat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋