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I have been sick with a very bad cough. my doctor prescribed sulfameth trimethoprim. my cough isn't better, and this medication makes me so nauseous?

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Dr. Latonya Brown-Puryear answered

Cough: If cough is not better and/ or you are not able to tolerate the antibiotic for the recommended treatment course then make a follow up appt!

Answered 4/15/2013

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A member asked:

I have been sick with a very bad cough. my doctor prescribed sulfameth trimethoprim. my cough isn't better, and this medication makes me so nauseous?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Latonya Brown-Puryear answered

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