Why Antibiotics Are Dangerous?

In addition to antibiotic resistance, overusing antibiotics can lead to other problems. Antibiotics kill many different bacteria, even the good ones that help keep the body healthy. Sometimes taking antibiotics can cause a person to develop diarrhea due to a lack of good bacteria that help digest food properly.

What are the dangers of antibiotics?

Antibiotics can have side effects including allergic reactions and serious, possibly life-threatening diarrhea caused by the bacteria (germ) Clostridium difficile (C. diff). Antibiotics may also interfere with other drugs you may be taking.

Are antibiotics harmful to humans?

There is No Evidence That Antibiotics in Foods Are Harming People Directly. No evidence suggests antibiotics in food products are directly harming people. In fact, figures from the USDA showed that the amount of animal products found to have antibiotic residues were extremely low, and those that did were disposed of.