I'm going to be taking antibiotics for a week and I'm kind of worried about how they might affect my liver and other parts of my body. What precautions can I take to protect myself while I'm on this medication? Any tips on reducing the potential side effects would be really helpful.

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drink plenty of water. avoid spicy food

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