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I've taken a zpack for my pneumonia i finished the z pack today and i'm still not feeling well does the z pack still stay in the system for a few more days working?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Call your doctor: If you have pneumonia and you don't feel better after five days of antibiotics, please contact your doctor or better still, go for a followup office visit, to the *same* doctor.

Dr Amico Jr agreed

Answered 8/26/2015

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Dr. John Salvaggio answered

Pneumonia : If you finish an antibiotic and still feel ill, you should have a recheck by your doctor. Pneumonia can be a very serious illness.

Dr Italia agreed

Answered 11/25/2015

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A member asked:

I've taken a zpack for my pneumonia i finished the z pack today and i'm still not feeling well does the z pack still stay in the system for a few more days working?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Christine Hom answered

Dr Amico Jr agreed

Dr. John Salvaggio answered

Dr Italia agreed

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