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You take antibiotics to
fight against bacterial

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infections.

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But remember it's
important to use

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antibiotics only
when you need them.

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Follow this checklist to
make sure you are taking

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antibiotics safely.

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DO: Take antibiotics for
bacterial infections only.

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Examples include: a
Urinary Tract Infection or

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UTI, Strep Throat,
Bacterial pneumonia, and

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skin infections.

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DO: Take them exactly
as directed by your

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healthcare provider.

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DO: Finish the entire
prescription unless your

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healthcare provider
tells you otherwise.

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It may be tempting to stop
taking your prescription

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as soon as you
feel better.

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But you need to finish
it to get rid of the

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infection completely.

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DO: Trust your healthcare
provider to prescribe

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antibiotics only
when needed.

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DO: Ask your healthcare
provider or pharmacist

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about ways to feel better
when you're sick if an

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antibiotic isn't needed.

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Sometimes, the best
treatment when you're sick

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may be over-the-counter
medication.

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If you experience side
effects such as a rash or

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trouble breathing: DO:
Tell your healthcare

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provider or pharmacist
and stop taking the

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antibiotic.

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Do Not: Take antibiotics
for viruses such as the

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common cold and flu.

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They will not help
treat these viruses.

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Do Not: Ask or demand
antibiotics from your

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healthcare provider.

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Taking antibiotics when
they're not needed won't

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help you, can cause
side effects or allergic

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reactions such as a rash
or nausea, and possibly

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affect the way your
immune system works.

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Do Not: Share your
antibiotics with loved

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ones or take medications
prescribed for someone

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else.

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This may delay the best
treatment for you, make

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you even more sick or
cause side effects.

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Do Not: Save your
antibiotics for later.

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Talk to your pharmacist
about safely getting rid

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of leftover medications.

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Do Not: Drink alcohol when
you're taking antibiotics.

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Mixing alcohol with
antibiotics can delay the

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time it takes you to feel
better and cause side

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effects such as stomach
upset, dizziness and

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drowsiness.

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Talk to your healthcare
provider or pharmacist if

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you have any questions
about antibiotic

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use.Follow this checklist
for the safest ways to use

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antibiotics.