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The 9 Best Survival Antibiotics

Survival antibiotics are often overlooked by preppers. One reason is because preppers
dont know which ones to buy or even where to get them. Another reason is because they
havent needed them before so they forget that they might need them in the future. That
was the reason I hadnt stocked up on antibiotics until a long, painful week set me
straight.
Last year, on an ordinary evening shortly after dinner, my stomach started bothering me.
It wasnt nausea or a normal stomach cramp. It was a strange type of gnawing pain Id
never felt before. I tried antacids and Pepto Bismol, but nothing worked. I finally took
some Tylenol and went to bed.
The next day the pain was still there, but now it had moved over to my lower right
abdomen. And as the day continued, it got worse. And worse. Pretty soon it was so bad
that I decided to go online and do some research. I thought it might be something like a
torn muscle or my appendix, but nothing I found really fit my symptoms. That evening,
the pain was so bad I could barely move. I had to walk hunched over and take tiny steps.
Any type of sudden movement caused excruciating pain. It was so severe that my wife
had to help me take my shirt off before bed. The following morning she took me to urgent
care.
It was a long day. The doctor asked a lot of questions and felt my abdomen, but he wasnt
sure what it could be so he ordered blood work and a CAT scan. He thought it might be
my gall bladder, in which case I would need emergency surgery. But again, he wasnt sure
if that was the problem because my symptoms just didnt quite fit. Of course, my wife
and I were both afraid it could be something life-threatening.
Eventually, a radiologist took at look at the scans and identified the problem: I had some
type of infectious colitis in my ascending colon (similar to diverticulitis). Basically, my
colon was severely inflamed by a bacterial infection. They couldnt say exactly how it
happened, but its possible I got it after eating some undercooked meat. Thats rare, but it
can happen.
This infection could have killed me if not for the medication he prescribed. And what was
this wonderful medicine that saved my life? You guessed it. Antibiotics. Specifically,
Ciprofloxacin and Metronidazole. After 10 days of taking those, I was good as new! But I
wondered, What if I hadnt had access to a doctor or antibiotics when this happened? I
probably would have died. See how important it is to stock up on antibiotics for survival?
Before we move on, a few disclaimers: First, I am not a doctor and I am not giving you
medical advice. Im just repeating some information I learned. I recommend you ask your
doctor if he will write you some prescriptions for antibiotics so you can stock up, just in
case. There are other ways you can acquire antibiotics.
For example, you could buy the ones that are meant for control of common bacterial

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infections in fish and/or birds. Im not saying you should consume them, Im just pointing
out how interesting it is that theyre the exact same as the ones prescribed by doctors. The
picture shows a couple of examples.
And please, dont take antibiotics every time you have pain or a fever. Antibiotics are not
good for you and should only be taken in an emergency. You should have a good medical
book on hand to help you diagnose the problem. And then, only when you are very certain
that antibiotics will help, should you take them.
I also want to remind you that if you take antibiotics and develop a rash or any other
reaction, you should stop taking them immediately. If there is no reaction and your
condition improves, continue taking the antibiotic for two weeks, even if you feel better
after a few days. Though you might feel better, you want to make sure the infection is
completely eliminated.
There are a lot of antibiotics, but Ive narrowed it down to what I think are the 9 best.
These should cover almost 99% of infections. You dont need to get every single one on
this list (for example, Cephalexin, Amoxicillin, and Erythromycin are all very similar, but
you might have trouble finding a couple of them).
I cant tell you everything you need to know in one post. I suggest you look for some
books on antibiotics so youll know what and how much to use. Its my hope that this
post will at least get you started. Here then, are the 9 Best Survival Antibiotics. Ill begin
the list with the two that helped me.

Ciprofloxacin Best for things like urinary tract infections, prostate infections,
respiratory tract infections (such as bronchitis or pneumonia), bacterial diarrhea,
anthrax, and diverticulitis or infectious colitis (when combined with
Metronidazole). It should never be used by children, pregnant women or nursing
mothers. (Do a web search for Fish Flox)

Metronidazole Usually used for getting rid of anaerobic bacteria which is found in
the intestine. Like I said, it can treat diverticulitis or colitis if you take it with
Ciprofloxacin. But it can also treat bacterial vaginosis, diabetic foot ulcer, joint or
bone infections, lung or brain abscesses, meningitis, and a few other infections.
This also shouldnt be taken by children, pregnant women or nursing mothers.
(This one is also sold as Fish Zole
Cephalexin Great for almost any type of respiratory infection (bronchitis,
pneumonia, strep throat, etc.) and middle ear infections. It is safe for pregnant
women and children and only has a few side effects. (Do a web search for Fish
Flex)
Amoxicillin This will handle most of the same types of bactiera as Cephalexin. Its
also safe for pregnant women and children and has very few side effects.
However, some people are very allergic to it. In that case, you should try the next
one on the list. This is also sold as Fish Mox.

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Erythromycin Like the previous two, this one can also treat most respiratory
infections and middle ear infections. Its also good for Syphilis, Lyme Disease and
Chlamydia. And its safe for women and children. So why not just forget the other
two and store this instead? Because it has several potential side effects including
abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Doxycycline Treats the same types of infections as Erythromycin. However,


Erythromycin can be hard to find whereas this one is often sold as Bird Biotic.
This is not labeled for human consumption. Im just pointing it out. This one can
also treat sinus infections, Typhus and Malaria. However, it should not be used by
children, pregnant women or nursing mothers and there are some side effects
including kidney impairment and sensitive skin. (Dixycycline is actually just a
newer type of Tetracycline, also sold as Fish Cycline)

SMZ-TMP That is short for Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim. Together, these


can treat most respiratory infections, but theyre mainly used for urinary tract
infections. But the best thing about SMZ-TMP is it can treat MRSA (Methicillin-
resistant Staphylococcus aureus), also known as resistant staph. This is a strain of
bacteria that spreads easily and is resistant to most antibiotics. (This Bird Sulfa
might interest you.)

Azitrhomycin This one is similar to numbers 3 through 6 because it treats


respiratory infections and all sorts of things like Chlamydia, Lyme Disease, PID,
Syphilis, Typhoid, etc. Side effects include abdominal pain, nausea and diarrhea
but that is rare. Its a great antibiotic to have because it treats so many different
things. The problem is that its hard to find and can be a bit expensive.

Ampicillin Similar to penicillin, but more effective against things like anthrax and
less likely to cause an allergic reaction. Also useful for respiratory tract infections,
bacterial meningitis, urinary tract infections, gastrointestinal infections and many
other things. (Do a web search for Fish Cillin)
If you dont want to get every one of these, you should at least get the first three on the
list. Those three will cover 9 out of 10 infections you might get. As far as storage, just
keep them in the refrigerator. You dont have to, but it will extend their shelf life. Dont
freeze them, though! That can permanently alter their chemical composition and they
might not work anymore. They should continue to be effective for years after the
expiration date, with one exception: Tetracyclines (which includes doxycycline). These
can become toxic if they get too old.
Dont be caught with a life-threatening infection when its too dangerous to go out or
after the stores have run out of antibiotics. They dont cost much and they could save you
or a loved ones life.

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