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Joined: 22 Jun 2007
| Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 9:35 am Post subject: oxy | |
| I was on oxytetracycline for about 18 months for acne. about five months ago i stopped.
Today i have just got a repeat perscription again as my acne is getting worse. What i was wondering is; will the antibiotics lose their efectiveness now? Also, i hear that antibiotics are damaging to your health, how are they bad for your health? and is their anything i can do to limit this? |
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Joined: 17 Aug 2007
Location: UK
| Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 9:42 am Post subject: | |
| With regard to the effectiveness, I think all you can do is try. It depends if the bacteria have developed a resistance, through your previous use.
I'm not an expert, but I feel that 5 months might be long enough that any antibiotic-resistant bacteria would have long died out. With regard to 'how bad' - well, I think the tetracyclines are quite broad spectrum, but not that powerful. I don't think you'll be putting your health at risk if you take them for another 2 years. One thing you can do for your health is take a pro-biotic. Others may have other suggestions. Personally, I have been on the tetracyclines for over 3 years. I do think I'm starting to see negative effects on my health (such as indigestion, mouth ulcers); but not massive ones. |
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