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Can Erythromycin Cause Headaches, Sinus Pain, Cough And Nasal Discharge In An Elderly?
Question: Diagnosed with possible pneumonia 2 days ago. Started erythromycin. Feeling worse. Had both pneumonia shots a couple of years ago. Am nea 70 years on age. Headache, sinus pain, cough, nasal discharge ( clear), fatigue, vision a lady tale blurry at times.
Brief Answer:
What is your temperature? Add tylenol 1000mg every 8hours to treatment!
Detailed Answer:
HI and thanks so much for this query.
I have reviewed this information fully. Erythromycin is a good first line drug for the treatment of pneumonia of bacteria origin. 2days is not sufficient for the infection to be controlled fully. However, if you have persistent fevers and increased breathing difficulties, we will need to get you reviewed and maybe the medications changed to more potent ones such as levaquin. If there is no fever or increased breathing difficulty, I recommend you continue with this medication and add tylenol for the aches and sinus pain. You should drink much water and fluids as well as get some rest as you fight through this ill state.
I hope this guides and helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.
What is your temperature? Add tylenol 1000mg every 8hours to treatment!
Detailed Answer:
HI and thanks so much for this query.
I have reviewed this information fully. Erythromycin is a good first line drug for the treatment of pneumonia of bacteria origin. 2days is not sufficient for the infection to be controlled fully. However, if you have persistent fevers and increased breathing difficulties, we will need to get you reviewed and maybe the medications changed to more potent ones such as levaquin. If there is no fever or increased breathing difficulty, I recommend you continue with this medication and add tylenol for the aches and sinus pain. You should drink much water and fluids as well as get some rest as you fight through this ill state.
I hope this guides and helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you. The erithromyacin is a 5 pack.
Brief Answer:
You are welcome!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
How are you feeling at this time? You should be a lot better already. If not, kindly let me know.
I wish you well.
You are welcome!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
How are you feeling at this time? You should be a lot better already. If not, kindly let me know.
I wish you well.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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