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Suggest An Alternative Medication In Place Of Azithromycin For Sinus Infection
Posted on
Sun, 17 Jan 2016
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Sun, 17 Jan 2016
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Question : Hi my name name is XXXXXXX and I went to my doctor for a sinus infection on Friday and she gave me Azithromycinbayer tablets the six pills. I am running a fever of 100.2 and we are relocating. The Z pack does not seem to work and I am experiencing sinus pain and pressure with a slight cough and laryngitis. I am also on Lisinopril and a rescue inhaler. What else would you suggest that I can take.
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Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
I'm sorry to hear that your symptoms aren't improving, especially in the midst of a something that requires a lot of energy.
It is very possible that you may be suffering from a vital sinusitis, in which case antibiotics will not providers help. Unless it's influenza, then there really are no specific antiviral medications that would help either--you'll have to wait for your immune system to kick it. Since you started the ZPack on Friday, if you're not feeling any better by tomorrow Monday (which should be 3 days of full treatment) you could call your physician and ask if she feels that a short course of prednisone might help with the symptoms; or, perhaps she might consider a different prescription antibiotic. Azithromycin is generally effective at treating bacterial upper respiratory/sinus infections, however it may be the case that you need a different antibiotic.
I hope you're feeling better soon & good luck with the relocating.
Dr Galamaga
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
I'm sorry to hear that your symptoms aren't improving, especially in the midst of a something that requires a lot of energy.
It is very possible that you may be suffering from a vital sinusitis, in which case antibiotics will not providers help. Unless it's influenza, then there really are no specific antiviral medications that would help either--you'll have to wait for your immune system to kick it. Since you started the ZPack on Friday, if you're not feeling any better by tomorrow Monday (which should be 3 days of full treatment) you could call your physician and ask if she feels that a short course of prednisone might help with the symptoms; or, perhaps she might consider a different prescription antibiotic. Azithromycin is generally effective at treating bacterial upper respiratory/sinus infections, however it may be the case that you need a different antibiotic.
I hope you're feeling better soon & good luck with the relocating.
Dr Galamaga
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Dr. Raju A.T
Good morning! I went to the emergency room on Sunday and the doctor there prescribed 875 mg of Amox-Clav twice a day for acute sinusitis. It is a 10 day treatment except now I have problems with persistent diarrhea. I have been on them for three days and I weigh 163 lbs. I seem to be cleared up now and my fever is gone. Doesn't 875 mg seem a bit much and should I continue the treatment?
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The dosage you are taking is certainly within normal standard prescribing parameters. Unfortunately, diarrhea is a common side effect of Augmentin (Amox-Clav). I advise to finish the course of antibiotics and treat the diarrhea with supportive measures. I am glad your sinus symptoms have resolved and you're feeling better.
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
The dosage you are taking is certainly within normal standard prescribing parameters. Unfortunately, diarrhea is a common side effect of Augmentin (Amox-Clav). I advise to finish the course of antibiotics and treat the diarrhea with supportive measures. I am glad your sinus symptoms have resolved and you're feeling better.
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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