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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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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

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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Dr. Diane Minich answered

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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A member asked:

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?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Dr. Diane Minich answered

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