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I've had a chest infection and was given ammoxicillin but it didn't work and was given clarithomycin and have taken half the course im still getting ti
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Unclear: What kind of infection? If viral may not respond to antibiotics and sometimes combination antibiotics may be rewuired for certian infections.
Answered 1/5/2019
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Give it time: Some infections take time. Some are more stubborn than others. If things don't improve after finishing the total regimen, call your dr.
Answered 11/17/2013
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