This isn’t some story about herbal cure-alls, natural remedies etc…

It all started a few weeks ago when I got an upper respiratory infection like I do nearly every winter. I usually have to take time off work because I am reluctant to spend $$$ for a doctor visit… $72 + prescription and I wait to go longer than I should. I’ve tried to kick it with out antibiotics but have never been able to do so.

I am now fed up with paying so much $$$ for a cheap prescription. And now I don’t have to. After hours of research I have come up with a very interesting idea. Antibiotics sold for fish. Fish antibiotics can be found on many pet store websites. Meds for animals are subject to the same FDA rules as human meds. 2 Facts that have been confirmed by articles written by pharmacists…

(1) Fish diseases are treated with human antibiotics.
(2) You don’t need a prescription to purchase antibiotics for fish.

For example here is what I get prescribed most of the time…

Amoxicillin
Strength(s)
500mg
Imprint(s)
A45

Manufacturer / Distributor
Aurobinda Pharma
Color(s)
Blue & Pink
Shape
Capsule-shape

Here is a photo of my prescription right next to the Amoxicillin for fish. Can you tell which one is which?

now here are the dangers of this…

Misdiagnosis

Antibiotics are not a cure-all. They are only effective to against bacterial illnesses. They are not effective against viral illnesses.

Antibiotics are designed to combat specific ailments. For instance, penicillins (a family of drugs with names ending in “-cillin” such as penicillin, amoxicillin, ampicillin) are effective against streptococcal infections, syphilis, and Lyme disease but for community-acquired pneumonia, bacterial diarrhea, mycoplasmal infections or gonorrhea you would be better off using a quinolone (a family of drugs with names ending in “-oxacin such as levofloxacin (Levaquin) or Ciprofloxacin (Cipro).

A doctor is an expert in knowing which antibiotic to use for specific ailments. If an untrained person uses the wrong antibiotic his condition may get worse and he may wind up in the hospital.

Resistance

No-prescription antibiotics are likely to be misused leading to drug resistance. Drug resistant germs are difficult to treat and have spread into the community wreaking havoc on our healthcare institutions. Even if you take the right drug, the wrong dose can cause the bacteria to become resistant. Be careful. Of course this is already a widespread problem because in many nations antibiotics do not require a prescription and they are handed out like candy.

NOTE: While I may be my own doctor and I may offer medical advice, I am NOT your doctor and am NOT offering you medical advice.

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