u/Apprehensive-Dig839

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Can you ask for antibiotic dosing that takes into account your body size as a woman?

I always think it’s a bit crazy that I’m given the same dose of antibiotics as a guy who could be over a foot taller than me. I get very sick from antibiotics and I do think there’s an element of me being over treated with them.

I know that there are different doses for kids, but is there a way of asking for this as a woman? I wouldn’t say I’m necessarily petite but I’m definitely not tall. I feel I should probably get 80% of the standard dose.

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u/Apprehensive-Dig839 — 2 days ago