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I've been taking the z pack for 2 days for step throat and i do not feel better yet. how long should i wait to call the md?
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Viral: Most sore throats are viral and would not respond to antibiotics. Treat symptomatically with OTC pain meds, saline gargles, analgesic troches.
Answered 7/8/2015
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