Question 1

i have taken a 5-day course of roxithromycin, i am also on the contraceptive pill. how long should i use backup contraception for?

Accepted Answer

To be safe: for 2 weeks or till your next pack of pills.

Question 2

can i take roxithromycin 150mg twice a day for 10 days while on atorvastatin 10mg daily ?  should i stop the statin while on the antibiotic ?

Accepted Answer

Review with your Doc: Is is a macrolide type antibiotics and should not be taking together with atorvastatin. Talk to your doctor first before taking the two medications together.

Question 3

if taking apo - roxithromycin 150mg for 3 days, developing an itchy skin and stopping on doctors advice, how long before the bad reaction stops?

Accepted Answer

Varies: The duration of an allergic skin reaction varies from days to weeks. Antihistamines like benadryl (diphenhydramine) help and,in severe cases, corticosteroids are used but must be slowly tapered to avoid a rebound flare up. If there is no accompanying rash, the itching could be due to other factors like dry skin. Your physician is best qualified to advise you,however.

Question 4

can roxithromycin cause fatigue and chest pain?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: How long have you been taking this antibiotic and for what reason? There are many causes of chest pain and fatigue - you should call the doctor who prescribed it and find out from him whether you need to call 911 for chest pain or if he will see you urgently.

Question 5

can i drink alcohol if i'm taking roxithromycin? even a small amount of alcohol? or should i have absolutely zero alcohol?

Accepted Answer

You shouldn't: You can do anything you want; however, the risk of permanent liver damage increases significantly if you combine antibiotics and alcohol.

Stay off the booze while on antibiotics.

Question 6

hello respected doctors i would like to ask that can roxithromycin be used to treat urinary tract infection????

Accepted Answer

Yes: Roxithromycin is a semi-synthetic antibiotic derived from erythromycin used to treat respiratory, urinary, and soft tissue infections. Hope this helps.

Question 7

my right inner ear  feel itch for one weeknot itchy all the time but almost one or twice per day. it feels itchier when i press the antilobium. i tried roxithromycin and ear drop, not very effected. no hearing loss.

Accepted Answer

ENT doc: Mild external otitis. You may be having an allergic reaction to one or more of the ear drops. See an ENT doc for exam/advice.

Question 8

i was having cough for 4 days went to pulmonologist, chest x-ray is normal. he prescribed roxithromycin, montelukast sodium, desloratadine and a cough syrup. cough is improve but whenever i eat anything i cough too much aftr that and vomit clearsputm?

Accepted Answer

: Suspect you have common cold and it will take a while to get better. Some will take 14 days to get better but others may be over it in 2 weeks. Time will tell.

Question 9

is roxythomycin a treatment for strep throat?

Accepted Answer

Not the first...: ...Choice, but may help. Up to 20% of streps are resistant, though.

Question 10

i need a refill on my medication?

Accepted Answer

So call your doc: This is the HT public information site.We are thousands of volunteer docs based primarily in the US who answer medical questions.We do not offer treatments. State medical boards require a physician/patient relationship,a retrievable record,recent exam with vital signs for prescribing.Failure to do so can lead to loss or restriction of license. It may seem minor to you but it is not.

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A member asked:

I have taken a 5-day course of roxithromycin, i am also on the contraceptive pill. how long should i use backup contraception for?

A member asked:

Can i take roxithromycin 150mg twice a day for 10 days while on atorvastatin 10mg daily ? should i stop the statin while on the antibiotic ?

A member asked:

If taking apo - roxithromycin 150mg for 3 days, developing an itchy skin and stopping on doctors advice, how long before the bad reaction stops?

A member asked:

Can roxithromycin cause fatigue and chest pain?

A member asked:

Can i drink alcohol if i'm taking roxithromycin? even a small amount of alcohol? or should i have absolutely zero alcohol?

A member asked:

Hello respected doctors i would like to ask that can roxithromycin be used to treat urinary tract infection????

A member asked:

My right inner ear feel itch for one weeknot itchy all the time but almost one or twice per day. it feels itchier when i press the antilobium. i tried roxithromycin and ear drop, not very effected. no hearing loss.

A member asked:

I was having cough for 4 days went to pulmonologist, chest x-ray is normal. he prescribed roxithromycin, montelukast sodium, desloratadine and a cough syrup. cough is improve but whenever i eat anything i cough too much aftr that and vomit clearsputm?

A member asked:

Is roxythomycin a treatment for strep throat?

A member asked:

I need a refill on my medication?

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