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Does z-pac work for the flu too?
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Has no effect on flu: Azithromycin is an antibiotic that may be helpful for secondary infections that arise concurrent with or after the flu.However, it has no role in treating the flu by itself.
Answered 6/24/2014
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No: The flu is a viral illness. Antibiotics only work against bacteria.
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