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Have symptoms for over a month. ct of my sinuses confirmed i've sinusitis. i'm on day 5 of the cefdinir. but symptoms are not improving. i still have pain in my temple area and cheeks. is cefdinir not effective on my current sinusitis?

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Sinuses : You may not feel any improvement till you have completed your full course of antibiotics.. if no improvement occurs then see your doctor as you may need further treatment

Dr Hegab agreed

Answered 3/26/2018

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A member asked:

Have symptoms for over a month. ct of my sinuses confirmed i've sinusitis. i'm on day 5 of the cefdinir. but symptoms are not improving. i still have pain in my temple area and cheeks. is cefdinir not effective on my current sinusitis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

Dr Hegab agreed

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