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Dr prescribed prednisone (40mg x 6days, 20mg x 4days, 10mg x 4days) & augmentin (500x125 x a day for 14days) for sinus issue. is this a normal dose? it seems like a whole lot for both. been dealing with sinus issues for months and finally saw ent?

Q: dr prescribed prednisone (40mg x 6days, 20mg x 4days, 10mg x 4days) & augmentin (500x125 x a day for 14days) for sinus issue. is this a normal dose? it seems like a whole lot for both. been dealing with sinus issues for months and finally saw ent?

: Seems reasonable- but depends on the doc's finding and judgement. If there is a doubt about the treatment the first person to question is the prescriber for explanation . Hope you feel better

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Seems reasonable- but depends on the doc's finding and judgement. If there is a doubt about the treatment the first person to question is the prescriber for explanation . Hope you feel better

Answered 10/5/2023

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A member asked:

Dr prescribed prednisone (40mg x 6days, 20mg x 4days, 10mg x 4days) & augmentin (500x125 x a day for 14days) for sinus issue. is this a normal dose? it seems like a whole lot for both. been dealing with sinus issues for months and finally saw ent?

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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