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A member asked:
I have a nasty sinus infection- a little over 2 weeks. first tried amox/clav no success, took last dose of zithro 2days ago no better. go back in or wait?
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Be seen: It sounds like you still have an infection. It would be reasonable to try a stronger antibiotic, though if you are not taking symptomatic medications like an antihistamine (claritin or zyrtec) and an expectorant like mucinex, (guaifenesin) then you should.
Answered 8/4/2012
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