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Is it okay to stop antibiotics once I feel better?

Answer verified by LinQMD Care Team Last updated 04 Aug 2025
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No, it’s important to complete the full course of antibiotics as prescribed, even if you feel better in a couple of days. Stopping early can allow the infection to come back and may lead to antibiotic resistance, making future infections harder to treat.

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