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I have strep throat and was prescribed a zpack 5 day dose. i also have a uti which a different dr prescribed vibramycin 100 mg. can i take both?

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Dr. Kristin Sokol answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

No: I would not take both. Speak with your doctor that prescribed the antibiotic for the UTI and tell them you are already on a zpack or vice versa.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 10/18/2016

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A member asked:

I have strep throat and was prescribed a zpack 5 day dose. i also have a uti which a different dr prescribed vibramycin 100 mg. can i take both?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kristin Sokol answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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