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A member asked:

Taking z pack for bronchitis, i've taken it years ago fine but now i'm hesitant because of the side effects. i'm a healthy girl.what's the chances?

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Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Chances of what?: what side effects are you worried about? And are those side effects worse than the complications of an untreated infection?

Dr Amico Jr agreed

Answered 10/23/2014

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