Is It Dangerous to Switch Antibiotics?

Antibiotics can cause a number of side effects. Nausea, diarrhea, and allergic reactions are some known side effects of antibiotics. Antibiotics also may kill naturally-occurring bacteria that protect the body from yeast infection, so yeast infections may occur while you are taking antibiotics.

Is it bad to switch antibiotics?

Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is a major global health issue. Researchers have found that as some bacteria develop resistance to one antibiotic, they can develop sensitivity to another at the same time. Switching between these antibiotics may be one way of responding to growing antibiotic resistance.

Is it OK to take 2 different antibiotics?

There's an increased risk of side effects if you take 2 doses closer together than recommended. Accidentally taking 1 extra dose of your antibiotic is unlikely to cause you any serious harm. But it will increase your chances of getting side effects, such as pain in your stomach, diarrhoea, and feeling or being sick.