Question 1

i was diagnosed with a sinus infection 4 days ago and was put on azithromycin. tomorrow is my last dose.  today my ear started hurting what 2 do?

Accepted Answer

Sinusitis: Azithromycin is not the best antibiotic to use for sinus coverage in my opinion.  So this is either a real bacterial infection with failure to respond to the given antibiotic...or it may be viral and has not gone through its entire life cycle.  Try a decongestant for the ear pain.  Drink plenty of fluids as well.

Question 2

i was given antibotoics for a sinus infection. i just took my last dose of the z pak (azithromycin) today. when i use the restroom, my pee is burning and i'm pmsing.

Accepted Answer

Burning urine: This is typical of a urinary tract infection.You may have developed a yeast infection as a result of taking the antibiotic.Return to your doctor if these symptoms persist.

Question 3

i took 5 day azithromycin for sinus infection. 1 wk after last dose i started with pins and needles in my hands and feet. 1 week after that i have it in my whole body with muscle pain. how long will this last? is it temporary?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor.: Azithromycin has less than 1% chance of causing pins and needles by itself. However, it can can serious interactions with many other medications. If you are taking other medications, then interaction with azithromycin could be the problem .  Please  call or see your doctor to see why you are having these symptoms ASAP (this week!).

Question 4

zpack for sinus infection, can i take two to speed up treatment?

Accepted Answer

No : No, take them as directed.

Question 5

this is my 3rd day on the zpack for sinus infection. i feel almost normal,  but will get a low grade fever by mid day.  why & when i will i feel 100%?

Accepted Answer

Diagnosis?: First Z-pack if not an appropriate antibiotic for sinusitis.
Second, without a CAT scan of the sinuses, the diagnosis is not specific.  Third, all sinus like infections start in the nose and are therefore viral, at least for the first 5 days.  Depending on the etiology, you should recover in 10-14 days.  If not better, see an 
ENT doctor.

Question 6

is zpack 3 day or 5 day pack suggested for a sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It has been used for sinusitis..

Question 7

i have to take zithromax for a sinus infection and was wondering if they could be crushed?

Accepted Answer

Zithromax : Zithromax tablets can be crushed or cut to make them easier to swallow. Remember to take the recommended dose that was prescribed for you.  I can't guarantee it will taste good. Good luck.

Question 8

last year i took z pak for sinus infection. i noticed my heart would beat faster after taking it so stopped. what would cause
this?

Accepted Answer

Not uncommon: It is not uncommon for zithromax to cause increase heart rate.In the past there was a questionable of whether it caused arrthymias but this was determined to be overstated.

Question 9

can i nurse while taking azithromycin  for a sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

Check with pediatric: You should check with a pediatrician, or your doctor for this.  Some medications can be secreted in breast milk and thus effect the baby.

Question 10

i had influneza a last week and have a sinus infection caused by haemophilus.i am prone to sinus infections. its been almost 2 weeks since i 1st had symptoms. do i take a zpack or wait it out.

Accepted Answer

No: Antibiotics are ineffective against viruses —including those which cause most upper-respiratory tract infections — and many leading organizations now recommend against the routine use of antibiotics unless there is clear evidence of a bacterial infection.

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I was diagnosed with a sinus infection 4 days ago and was put on azithromycin. tomorrow is my last dose. today my ear started hurting what 2 do?

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I was given antibotoics for a sinus infection. i just took my last dose of the z pak (azithromycin) today. when i use the restroom, my pee is burning and i'm pmsing.

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I took 5 day azithromycin for sinus infection. 1 wk after last dose i started with pins and needles in my hands and feet. 1 week after that i have it in my whole body with muscle pain. how long will this last? is it temporary?

A member asked:

Zpack for sinus infection, can i take two to speed up treatment?

A member asked:

This is my 3rd day on the zpack for sinus infection. i feel almost normal, but will get a low grade fever by mid day. why & when i will i feel 100%?

A member asked:

Is zpack 3 day or 5 day pack suggested for a sinus infection?

A member asked:

I have to take zithromax for a sinus infection and was wondering if they could be crushed?

A member asked:

Last year i took z pak for sinus infection. i noticed my heart would beat faster after taking it so stopped. what would cause this?

A member asked:

Can i nurse while taking azithromycin for a sinus infection?

A member asked:

I had influneza a last week and have a sinus infection caused by haemophilus.i am prone to sinus infections. its been almost 2 weeks since i 1st had symptoms. do i take a zpack or wait it out.

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