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Originally Posted by puckluck2
Why is it important to finish all the pills in a bottle even after you're better?
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Depends on what we are talking about, but likely you're referring to antibiotics.
Just because you're feeling better, does not mean the bacteria are gone. Stopping early means you've had bacteria that have come into contact with the antibiotic, and if some resistance had developed, that can be passed on. Research suggests that incomplete duration leads to increased resistance