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I started azithromicyn (zpac) monday at 7 pm for strep. i finished friday. i feel 100% better but my tonsils haven't went completely down yet. why?
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It takes time: It can take several weeks for tonsils enlarged from infection to return to normal size. Sometimes they remain enlarged for even longer. It's nothing to worry about; the importatn thing is that your sore throat or other symptoms are improved.
Answered 8/29/2016
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