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Can I stop taking my Antibiotics?

The Doctor prescribed me Antibiotics for 10 days. I have been taking them for 5 days and feel better. Can I stop taking them?
Asked 1 years agoStatus: Open
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  • you need to take all of your pills,if not it could come back.
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  • No, you should not stop medication in the middle. There is a reason the Doctor said to take it for 10 days. Stopping in the middle could cause complications and help the bacteria develop resistance to Antibiotics.
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