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Just finished z pak (azithromycin).throat, ears still hurt.pain in my throat switches sides. ear pain switches with throat pain. should the meds be working by now?
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Already did: If you took z pak (azithromycin) it has already worked and done its job well. Unfortunately your sx are probably not bacterial in nature and that is why you are no better. If sx are not worsening you just need tincture of time or perhap re-evaluation.
Answered 11/28/2017
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For what?: Z pak (azithromycin) is an effective antibiotic for certain bacterial infections. Many sore throats and earaches are caused by viruses which will not be affected by it. I hope you're feeling better soon; if not you may want to get checked by your doctor for some of the longer lasting causes of your symptoms (ebv or mono, for example).
Answered 1/22/2015
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