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Why You Should Never Take OTC Painkillers While on Antibiotics

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  • Each year, 4.95 million deaths worldwide are linked to antimicrobial resistance, making drug-resistant infections one of the greatest threats to health
  • Research shows that taking common painkillers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen while on antibiotics speeds up bacterial mutations that make infections harder to treat
  • Resistance levels in E. coli jumped as much as 64-fold when exposed to both antibiotics and over-the-counter painkillers, and the resistance spread to multiple antibiotic classes
  • Older adults in long-term care facilities face the highest risk because they often take multiple medications daily, creating the perfect environment for resistant bacteria to thrive
  • Choosing natural pain relief options and limiting unnecessary antibiotic use are simple steps to protect yourself from fueling dangerous superbugs
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Manage episode 517639845 series 2394791
Content provided by Briana Mercola and Dr. Mercola. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Briana Mercola and Dr. Mercola or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.
  • Each year, 4.95 million deaths worldwide are linked to antimicrobial resistance, making drug-resistant infections one of the greatest threats to health
  • Research shows that taking common painkillers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen while on antibiotics speeds up bacterial mutations that make infections harder to treat
  • Resistance levels in E. coli jumped as much as 64-fold when exposed to both antibiotics and over-the-counter painkillers, and the resistance spread to multiple antibiotic classes
  • Older adults in long-term care facilities face the highest risk because they often take multiple medications daily, creating the perfect environment for resistant bacteria to thrive
  • Choosing natural pain relief options and limiting unnecessary antibiotic use are simple steps to protect yourself from fueling dangerous superbugs
  continue reading

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