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I have fluid behind my ear and i have some throat issues going on i got prescribed a zpak, i am kinda hurting like i have a uti. i had some left over bactrim ds i never took from my ob a couple months ago. can i take them together?

Q: i have fluid behind my ear and i have some throat issues going on i got prescribed a zpak, i am kinda hurting like i have a uti. i had some left over bactrim ds i never took from my ob a couple months ago. can i take them together?

: No. you are self diagnosing- which can be wrong/ dangerous. Pl see your doc or get her / his opinion

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No. you are self diagnosing- which can be wrong/ dangerous. Pl see your doc or get her / his opinion

Answered 7/4/2023

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A member asked:

I have fluid behind my ear and i have some throat issues going on i got prescribed a zpak, i am kinda hurting like i have a uti. i had some left over bactrim ds i never took from my ob a couple months ago. can i take them together?

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