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What Causes Low Grade Fever While On Levofloxacin?
Question: I went to a cvs minute clintic with chills, aches low grade fever and a non productive cough. Ive already taken 3 doses of bactrim ds (1tab bid). The CVS np ordered Levofloxacin 750 1tab for 5 days. He said to stop the bactrim. Should i?
My niece tested positive for strep. I tested negative but after 3 doses or a day and half of bactrim.
My niece tested positive for strep. I tested negative but after 3 doses or a day and half of bactrim.
Brief Answer:
Levofloxacin better antibiotic for lung infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the query at HealthcareMagic,
Levofloxacin is a better antibiotic for lung infection like pneumonia. Some strains of bacteria that cause pneumonia is becoming more resistant to Bactrim. Discontinuing Bactrim and starting Levofloxacin will not cause problems.
Please continue the Levofloxacin as prescribed.
Hope this answers your question
Please feel free to address any further questions here
Regards,
Dr.Lekshmi
Levofloxacin better antibiotic for lung infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the query at HealthcareMagic,
Levofloxacin is a better antibiotic for lung infection like pneumonia. Some strains of bacteria that cause pneumonia is becoming more resistant to Bactrim. Discontinuing Bactrim and starting Levofloxacin will not cause problems.
Please continue the Levofloxacin as prescribed.
Hope this answers your question
Please feel free to address any further questions here
Regards,
Dr.Lekshmi
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