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Taken Zpack For Sore Throat. Now Nose Blocked, Joint Pain, Weakness. Should I Keep Taking Amoxicillin Every 8 Hours?
hi i had a sore throat so i started taking zpack for 5 days (500mg first dose and 250mg daily for next 4 days) it didn t help and after couple days after i finished zpack i got worst. now my nose is jammed , my body and joints hurt and i feel very weak. i started taking amoxicillin 500mg every 8 hours for yesterday , i took 8 doses but im not getting any better. should i keep taking it every 8 hours or should i change it to every 6 hours? my throat doesn t hurt anymore. Im 30 years old , male and 220 lbs
Mon, 4 Nov 2013
Hi
Thanks for your query
I can feel your concern
you should be evaluated by medical specialist and yes you can take this medication and do gargles and use green tea. I recommend to have a proper clinical examination
Hope it helps
Regards
Dr imran
Thanks for your query
I can feel your concern
you should be evaluated by medical specialist and yes you can take this medication and do gargles and use green tea. I recommend to have a proper clinical examination
Hope it helps
Regards
Dr imran
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