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Taking augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) for a bacteria chest infection. how long. can't tell if it's helping. what's the duration normally and is this a good antibiotic?

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Dr. Andrea Brand answered

Appropriate : Augmenting is an appropriate antibiotic for many bacterial infections. Whether it works for your infection will depend , in part, on the susceptibility of the bacteria to the antibiotic, and your body's defenses. Duration of therapy may depend on the severity of infection. Your doctor can guide you.

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Answered 7/24/2014

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A member asked:

Taking augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) for a bacteria chest infection. how long. can't tell if it's helping. what's the duration normally and is this a good antibiotic?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrea Brand answered

Dr Munshower and 5 doctors agreed

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