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I've had flu symptoms and swollen throat and i was prescribed bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) and ib profen its been two weeks and no progress what does this mean?

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Dr. Ester Kwok answered

Re-evaluate: Someone who does not improve after two weeks of treatment needs to be re-evaluated by one's physician in case one has developed complications such as pneumonia, or in case the initial treatment or diagnosis missed the mark.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 5/9/2014

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A member asked:

I've had flu symptoms and swollen throat and i was prescribed bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) and ib profen its been two weeks and no progress what does this mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ester Kwok answered

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

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