A member asked:

I took amoxicillin at 6 am today (left over from previous perception). is it ok to start a z pak (azithromycin) in the same day.i have strep throat?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

OK: But a Zpack won't treat a strep throat. The dose is not the recommended dose and it should be a 7 day course reserved for patients allergic to Penicillin. The preferred drug is a Penicillin drug if you have no allergies and the proper dose and time frame. All the best.

Answered 9/28/2017

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Dr. George Valdez answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Same day is fine,but: in my area of houston, tx, there is a lot of resistance to zpack when it comes to strep, so if you arent improving, see if they can prescribe its tougher cousin clarithromycin

Answered 5/22/2017

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