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Last updated February 19, 2026 | 5 min read | Medicines & Antibiotics

Loose Motions After Antibiotics: Should You Be Worried?

By Dr. Mayank Patel, MBBS

Worried that your antibiotics are 'too strong' because of loose motions? Dr. Mayank explains why this side effect is common, why stopping your course early is a mistake, and the specific red flags that require urgent medical attention.

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Last updated February 9, 2026 | 5 min read | Medicines & Antibiotics

Stop! Do You Really Need That Antibiotic? (A Doctor's Honest Guide)

By Dr. Mayank Patel, MBBS

Taking Azithromycin for a cold? Stop. Learn when antibiotics actually help and when they harm.

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