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Is 14 days really better than 10 or 7?
Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2018 2:19 am
by ARios1223
Hi.
I am on day 10 today of quadruple therapy.
20 mg omeprazole 2x
500 mg tetracycline 3x
500mg metronidazole 3x
Bismuth subsalicylate 3x
Is it safe to stop or continue? Doctor said 14 days.
I read an article that longer duration creates antibiotic resistance.
Re: Is 14 days really better than 10 or 7?
Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2018 7:12 am
by Helico_expert
The longer the treatment usually gives better cure rate. However also means longer side effect.
Some anyibotic resistance can be overcome as the antibiotic dose increase.
10 days is good enough, but your doctor would know the local strain the best and he probably has a reason for 14 days treatment.
Re: Is 14 days really better than 10 or 7?
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2018 2:43 am
by ARios1223
Hi,
I also read about antiobiotics 4x per day. My doctor only prescribed 3x per day. Are they wrong ?
Re: Is 14 days really better than 10 or 7?
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2018 7:49 am
by Helico_expert
which antibiotic and what dose are you taking for 4 x a day?
Re: Is 14 days really better than 10 or 7?
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2018 9:14 am
by ARios1223
Hi. Please see dose on first post.
Re: Is 14 days really better than 10 or 7?
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2018 2:25 pm
by Helico_expert
Re: Is 14 days really better than 10 or 7?
Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2026 11:13 am
by christophershelton
I would recommend following your doctor's instructions and completing the full 14-day treatment unless your doctor advises otherwise. Although antibiotic resistance is a legitimate concern, stopping treatment early can leave the infection only partially treated, potentially making it harder to eliminate and increasing the risk of treatment failure. A 14-day course is commonly recommended for certain H. pylori quadruple therapy regimens, and the duration is chosen to improve the chances of successful eradication. If you are worried about taking antibiotics for that long, it would be best to contact your doctor and discuss your concerns rather than stopping on your own. Also, make sure to arrange a follow-up test after treatment to confirm that the infection has been cleared. Hope you feel better soon!