What are the pros and cons of taking antibiotics?

Answer:Pros of taking antibiotics Antibiotics can slow the growth of and kill many types of infection. In some cases, such as before surgery, antibiotics can prevent infection from occurring. Antibiotics are fast-acting; some will begin working within a few hours. They are easy to take: Most antibiotics are oral medications.

Pros: Antibiotics can slow the growth of and kill many types of infection.

Cons: Taking them often your body will can build a resistance to the drug and it will become less effective.