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I just ended my zpack yesterday and my doctor has prescribed avelox because the zpack didn't work. can i begin the abelox so soon?

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Dr. Evans Prieston answered

Specializes in Pharmacology

Avelox: You can begin the Avelox at once. However, you need to be aware that the z-pak continues to work for 5 more days after you take the last dose. It is not uncommon to not see improvement when the z-pak is completed. I.

Answered 6/24/2014

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