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I Tested Positive For Strep Throat Yesterday And Was Prescribed

Posted on Wed, 11 Sep 2019

Question: I tested positive for strep throat yesterday and was prescribed azythromycin 250 mg. I was much worse today, so my prescription was changed to clindamycin hcl 300 mg 4x day. Three questions:
1. I took the azythromycin dose this morning, but is it safe for me to switch today and take both an afternoon and night-time dose of clindamycin (on the same day as the azythromycin)?
2. Even though I am switching over to clindamycin, is it okay to just stop taking the azithromycin before the 5-day pack is finished?
3. How long should I expect until fever goes away after starting antibiotics (started yesterday - switching to clindamycin today)- Thank you!

Answered by Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Answer is given below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.Barani and I am pleased to assist you.

1. Yes, you can take the afternoon and night time dose of Clindamycin on the same day as Azithromycin

2. Yes, you can stop Azithromycin

3. Fever will go away in 3-5 days.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr.Barani

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee