O'Fallon, MO

A 58-year-old female asked:

My dr told me to wait to take my antibotics for five days, but i woke up not feeling good, can i start taking them today?

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Dr. Tony Willsonanswered

Family Medicine 18 years experience

Yes: Follow the instructions your doctor gave with respect to your antibiotic use.

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