Question 1

how long is it supposed to it take for azithromycin to cure strep throat?

Accepted Answer

@4-48 hrs: Infection should generally be gone in 24-498hrs if the medication works and there is no resistance.Mild symptoms may remain for several more days, but not contagious.

Question 2

how long does it take to get over strep throat using azithromycin?

Accepted Answer

Poor choice: Strep throat is best treated by one shot of benzathine penicillin or 5-day course of cefdinir.  For individuals with penicillin allergy, Azithromycin is recommended but at higher doses to be effective.

Question 3

if i was prescribed azithromycin for strep throat 5 days ago and have no improvement. now i have severe tonsillitis. what do i do? can i take amox too

Accepted Answer

Get rechecked: get a repeat strept test and also a mononucleosis test, since mono can mimic the world's worse sore throat.

Question 4

how long does it take for azythromycin to clear up strep throat?

Accepted Answer

Strep throat: Symptomatology improves within a day or so.  The major reason to treat strep throats has always been to prevent rheumatic fever which is unusual now probably more later to the low amount of circulation of specific rheumatogenic serotypes than early treatment.

Question 5

hello! i have strep throat and started taking zithromax today. is it okay for me to take nyquil and coricidin while on this med?

Accepted Answer

Medications: nyquil and Coricidin both contain acetaminophen and should not be taken together to avoid risk of overdosing on acetaminophen. talk with you doctor to see what you should take to help with the sore throat symptoms while you are taking zithromax. always consult with a doctor prior to starting any new medication and always follow directions on box.

Question 6

if taking zithromax for strep throat and i vomited within 30 minutes to an hour of the very first dose (1 of 3) should i take another?

Accepted Answer

Mgt: You can repeat the dose, but the total course should be the same or 5 days. Please ask your PCP to call in another tablet.

Question 7

strep throat, given 3 (500 mg/per) azithromycin. is that enough to knock it out?

Accepted Answer

Usually is: This is a simple and reasonable plan.I prefer the penicillins as a first line treatment but they do require more doses over a longer period.

Question 8

hello. i was diagnosed with strep throat 3 days ago. started taking azithromycin 2 tablets 250 mg first day and 1 everyday for 4 days. not better!

Accepted Answer

Strep/Zithromax: I'm not surprised. More and more strep are becoming resistant to Azithromycin and it is not considered a very good antibiotic anymore for strep. Penicillin or Amoxicillin is still the treatment of choice by far. You need to call your doc back today, let them know you are not improving on the current antibiotic and request a change or re-evaluation (could you have something lie mono in addition?).

Question 9

which drug is better for strep throat - cefixime or azithromycin?

Accepted Answer

Cefixime: Cefixime (suprax) is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat infections caused by bacteria such as pneumonia; bronchitis; gonorrhea; and ear, lung, throat, and urinary tract infections. Azithromycin (zithromax) can be used for strep throat, but there have been several reports in the medical literature of the development of resistance to this antibiotic.

Question 10

i have strep throat && the medicine i am taking is azithromycin . is it similar to amoxicillin ? i am a bit of crazy when it comes to taking medicine . i don't like medicine at all .

Accepted Answer

Although : Although they are both antibiotics, Azithromycin covers a broader spectrum of bacteria.

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How long does it take for azithromycin to work for strep throat

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How long is it supposed to it take for azithromycin to cure strep throat?

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How long does it take to get over strep throat using azithromycin?

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If i was prescribed azithromycin for strep throat 5 days ago and have no improvement. now i have severe tonsillitis. what do i do? can i take amox too

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How long does it take for azythromycin to clear up strep throat?

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Hello! i have strep throat and started taking zithromax today. is it okay for me to take nyquil and coricidin while on this med?

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If taking zithromax for strep throat and i vomited within 30 minutes to an hour of the very first dose (1 of 3) should i take another?

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Strep throat, given 3 (500 mg/per) azithromycin. is that enough to knock it out?

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Hello. i was diagnosed with strep throat 3 days ago. started taking azithromycin 2 tablets 250 mg first day and 1 everyday for 4 days. not better!

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Which drug is better for strep throat - cefixime or azithromycin?

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I have strep throat && the medicine i am taking is azithromycin . is it similar to amoxicillin ? i am a bit of crazy when it comes to taking medicine . i don't like medicine at all .

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