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(Healthline, July 23) Many Americans hoard their extra medications, saving them for a rainy day, or order them online to avoid a costly trip to the doctor.
But taking antibiotics without a prescription is dangerous.
It’s not only a hazard for the people taking the medications, but it also encourages the development of antibiotic-resistant superbugs.
The reasons people save some of their antibiotics or take nonprescription ones is the subject of a new analysis published in the journal Annals of Internal MedicineTrusted Source. Read more.
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