Before you take antibiotics, there’s a few things you need to know. This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young Medical Minute. Anti-biotic use skyrocketed over the years, with doctors prescribing them and patients requesting them in record numbers. This over prescribing has led to super bugs, germs that are unaffected by most of the treatments we have today. It’s also caused patients to have less options for even the most common illnesses. Before you fill and take an antibiotics ask the right questions, keeping in mind that viruses do not respond to anti-biotics. Also, get a good and clear understanding of the side effects. For example, a class of drugs called quinolones are contraindicated for athletes and active individuals because they can lead to tendon tears, yet many doctors prescribe them without giving the patients proper warning. If you have allergies to particular antibiotics, let your relatives know. They may be the point of contact in the case of an emergency. This Stay Young Medical minute is brought to you by Executive Medicine of Texas, a global leader in preventative and proactive health. Visit emtexas.com to learn more that’s emtexas.com
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