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Hi ive had the flu for a few days & took otc meds which didnt work so i went to gp,was advised i have sinusitis & prescribed amoxicillin 500mg 3 x a day for 5 days. im starting day 3 & i feel worse also developed a terrible cough. pls help. thx! ?

Q: hi ive had the flu for a few days & took otc meds which didnt work so i went to gp,was advised i have sinusitis & prescribed amoxicillin 500mg 3 x a day for 5 days. im starting day 3 & i feel worse also developed a terrible cough. pls help. thx! ?

: Have you been Covid tested? Many covid symptoms mimic the flu, and since antibiotics don't work for covid it could be the reason you're not getting better.

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Have you been Covid tested? Many covid symptoms mimic the flu, and since antibiotics don't work for covid it could be the reason you're not getting better.

Answered 3/27/2021

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A member asked:

Hi ive had the flu for a few days & took otc meds which didnt work so i went to gp,was advised i have sinusitis & prescribed amoxicillin 500mg 3 x a day for 5 days. im starting day 3 & i feel worse also developed a terrible cough. pls help. thx! ?

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