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Antibiotics can affect energy levels in various ways. Studies have shown that bactericidal antibiotics can accelerate respiration activity and produce a toxic overflow in energy production.
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Additionally, antibiotics can alter or kill off good bacteria in the body, which can lead to nutrient absorption issues and dehydration, both of which can contribute to fatigue and lethargy.
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Finally, antibiotics can cause fatigue as a side effect, which can be a symptom of the infection being treated or a rare side effect.
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Antibiotics can cause a variety of side effects, including fatigue, which can be a symptom of the infection being treated or a rare side effect. To counteract these effects, it is important to discuss the potential for fatigue with a doctor and to avoid activities that require alertness until fully understood how the medication affects you. It is also important to only take antibiotics when they're needed, as not following the label instructions exactly can cause more harm than good.
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These medications often alter or kill off good bacteria in the body along with the bad. Not only can this change in microbiome increase an older adult’s risk of C. diff infection , but it can also affect nutrient absorption or lead to dehydration , which can contribute to fatigue and lethargy
Do Antibiotics Cause Fatigue and Lethargy? - AgingCare
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It is important to monitor patients for reactions as many develop over time. Some antibiotics necessitate monitoring drug levels to guide therapy for efficacy and prevention of adverse effects such…
Antibiotics - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
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Other antibiotics prevent successful DNA replication in bacteria. A class of antimicrobials called quinolones targets DNA gyrase, an important enzyme that helps unwind DNA for replication. By...
How Do Antibiotics Work? | Live Science
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