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I have strep. i started clarithromycin 500mg fri am. at this pt i am still exp a lot of pain, my tonsils are covered in white. shouldn't i be better?

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Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered

Strep: You may need to give it another day or so, if no change call your doctor.

Answered 12/29/2013

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A member asked:

I have strep. i started clarithromycin 500mg fri am. at this pt i am still exp a lot of pain, my tonsils are covered in white. shouldn't i be better?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered

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