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What to do if i had a sinus infection and i'm on antibiotics, but i've been having sinus pain/headache?

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Dr. Rudolph Johnstone answered

Sinus pain: May need some sudafed to temporarily decongest you-not the best med if you have high blood pressure.

Answered 9/28/2016

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