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There is controversy about whether you should routinely take probiotics with antibiotics and the question cannot be answered with a straight yes or no. Evidence for taking probiotics with antibiotics includes a Cochrane review which reported that children who were given a course of probiotics after antibiotics had less diarrhea. Evidence against taking probiotics with antibiotics includes a 2019 Italian study that reported that the gut microbiome of people given probiotics after antibiotics took six months to return to its normal state compared to only three weeks for those not given any probiotics. More studies are needed before a definite statement can be made. Continue reading

Yes, you can drink alcohol while taking the antibiotic amoxicillin. The alcohol will not stop amoxicillin from working. However, many health professionals will recommend you avoid alcohol to give your body the best chance possible to fight the infection. Moderation is key. Continue reading

Doxycycline is an antibiotic that can be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex to help prevent common bacterial STDs (sexually transmitted diseases). When doxycycline is used in this way it is called Doxy PEP (postexposure prophylaxis). Doxy PEP significantly protects against 3 STDs, syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea, in high-risk, sexually active adults. STDs may also be called sexually transmitted infections or STIs.