Anti-biotics are poisons by nature{look it up} & are not good for you ever. They will always weaken your immune system, which you have to stay healthy & alive.
The herbals are easy on your system & stimulate & build up your strength.
They are also cheaper & taste better{pull apart one of those anti-biotic capsules & taste the "white powder"}.
Garlic[Allium sativa; Liliaceae]'s active constituents: Allyl sulfide, allicin, alliin & Vitamins A and C , etc.
Do a google search to find out more.
I take about 500mg~2500mg/day{in good Garlic oil capsules, deoderized, no smell} depending on my schedule & eating habits.
The oil of Oregano, usually only one 500mg capsule/day.
Again, do your own research & adjust accordingly.
But the above habits keeps me from being sick, ever.
I can think of one very common reason to take antibiotics: strep throat. Untreated, it can resolve itself, but strep has a nasty affinity for your heart valves. Ever heard of rhuematic fever? That's the stuff, gets into your heart valves and causes scarring, etc. even after all overt symptoms of the disease are gone. Not good if you plan on living a normal lifespan.
My advice...take the antibiotics the doctor prescribes, ALL OF THEM as directed. Resistance occurs when people quit taking their antibiotics as soon as they feel better.