Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is it possible to have a cold while taking antibiotics to treat strep throat?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes: Strep throat is caused by a bacteria that the antibiotics can kill. Colds are caused by a variety of viruses, often rhinovirus & others, which are neither prevented or effected by antibiotic use.
Answered 12/11/2017
449 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
How would you treat a strep carrier that developed low grade fever with no sore throat ? Would you give antibiotic ? Which one ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I'm taking an antibiotic for strep throat. I take it at 10 AM 3 PM and then 8 PM is it OK regiment
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I'm taking an antibiotic for strep throat, is it still ok to use Monistat at the same time?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is it possible to still have strep throat even after you are done taking antibiotic?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
White stuff on my tonsils from strep throat after taking antibiotic. What to do?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Can strep throat be treated completely by taking co azithromycin 250 for five days? This antibiotic is harmful to my baby? I am 35 weeks.
I am allergic to every antibiotic I've had. Strep throat is going around and I'm worried I am going to get it. Can I be treated if I get strep throat?
Can the antibiotic bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ds be used to treat strep throat? Will it cure strept.
How would you treat a child who is a strep carrier and got an acute moderate pain in his throat. No fever and no other symptoms . Still very active.Would you do the swab and get the positive result and give antibiotic or would you treat as a virus?
Is azithromycin a effective antibiotic to treat strep throat? Also what dosage is recommend doc gave me 250mg is that enough
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
