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I was prescribed azithromycin in case i tested positive for covid. i tested negative twice, but still feeling dizzy/lightheaded and weak. should i take the azithromycin now? will i build up a resistance against antiviral meds if i take this?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Uncertain: Not quite sure I understand. Azithromycin is an antibiotic and COVID 19 is a virus. Antibiotics don't treat viral infections. Did your doctor think you had a bacterial infection? Would talk with your medical precriber.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 7/18/2020

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A member asked:

I was prescribed azithromycin in case i tested positive for covid. i tested negative twice, but still feeling dizzy/lightheaded and weak. should i take the azithromycin now? will i build up a resistance against antiviral meds if i take this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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