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Had strep was on zpack. back 2day to dr still have 2white spots on throat. back on zpack. is it normal 2 have 2 take 2 doses to clear up?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Needs more time: It always takes at least a few days and sometimes a week or more for strep infection sympotoms to clear up with antibiotics. Give it more time. Take all the drug as directed. (Azithromycin [Z-pack]) is very long lasting; 5 days treatment means it will still be in your system and working for another 7-10 days.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

Had strep was on zpack. back 2day to dr still have 2white spots on throat. back on zpack. is it normal 2 have 2 take 2 doses to clear up?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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