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I was diagnosed with a throat infection i was prescribed apo-cephalex and after only one 500 mg dose i feel a lot better. is this possible?
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Yes, you should: Be thankful that you are better. But you should complete entire course in order to prevent emergence of resistant bacteria or recurrence of infection.
Answered 3/22/2020
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Yes: You may start feeling better but you need to take the antibiotic till it is gone even if you feel better.
Answered 3/24/2020
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