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How long does it take for antibiotics to start taking effect/start curring you? (sulfamethoxazole for stomach virus)

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Confusing: Sulfamethoxazole can be used to treat intestinal bacterial infections but antibiotics are not normally used for a viral gastroenteriitis.

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Answered 5/11/2015

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