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I'm taking 500 mg of levaquin once a day for 10 days to treat acute maxillary sinus infection. is this a strong dosage and will it be effective?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Probably OK, but...: See my reply to your other infection. If this was prescribed by your doctor, take it as directed. But don't expect miracles: as I said before, most sinusitis doesn't need antibiotics and often they don't help very much. A nasal decongestant probably is equally or more important. Good luck.

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Answered 4/23/2023

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