Tag: Drug overuse

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 30% of antibiotic prescriptions are unnecessary, fueling the crucial public health question: **Is it bad to be on antibiotics repeatedly?** The answer involves significant short- and long-term consequences for your body and global health.

In the United States, at least 30% of outpatient antibiotic prescriptions are unnecessary [1.5.5]. This raises a critical question for patients everywhere: how much antibiotic is safe per year? The answer isn't a simple number, but a complex balance of necessity, risk, and responsible use.