2006-09-10 06:50:54 · 19 answers · asked by marcelluswallace 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
You;ll feel better in a few days, but make sure to finish all your meds.
2006-09-10 06:51:56 · answer #1 · answered by Fleur de Lis 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are not saying what med strength you're taking, so I'll do this as generally speaking. It takes 3-4 days for the meds to get hold a hold of this and start to shake it. Problem is, it takes 9-14 days for the meds to irradicate it and boost your system back up. Most folks stop taking meds too soon and suffer reoccurances....now, you'll need to follow up with lab testing to make sure its gone and for goodness sakes, take vitamins to restore your health. Get rest and drink plenty of fluids--pedialyte is recommended. My best to you.
2006-09-10 06:58:35 · answer #2 · answered by masterwitchphd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should go away within a couple of days. Whatever you do, don't stop taking your antibiotics!! If you don't finish them up you aren't actually getting rid of the bacteria and next time you catch strep your body will be even more resistant to it and you will need stronger antibiotics.
2006-09-10 06:54:30 · answer #3 · answered by Mrs. Doe 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Completely about 10 days, but the symptoms should begin to subside in about 24 to 48 hrs. Drink lots of water, and get lots of rest.... take something for fever and pain as well.
2006-09-10 06:54:43 · answer #4 · answered by cherokeee51465 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will probably feel better within a few days but make sure you take all of your medication or the strain could come back and it might be resistant to the medication.
2006-09-10 09:08:10 · answer #5 · answered by dawn 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
About a week. I know when I had strep,that's how long I took it. PLEASE take the Penicillin until it's gone! I didn't and I got strep again.
2006-09-10 06:55:08 · answer #6 · answered by whataboutme 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Usually within 3-4 days...but you always have to take the whole course of peniicillin - just to be sure....because even if you feel better/fine - the bacteria may still be there.
2006-09-10 06:53:38 · answer #7 · answered by ami 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Always take all your medicine, even if you feel better. It usually takes 10 days.
If you don't take it all as prescribed, the strep infection can come back and be even worse.
2006-09-10 06:52:31 · answer #8 · answered by I'm alive .. still 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You will feel better within 3-5 days...but continue to take the full prescription of your penicillin...very important... hope you feel better... :)
~Peace~
2006-09-10 08:06:31 · answer #9 · answered by no_doubt! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends on how bad your infection it. Usually when i have antibiotics to take , I take a double does on the first does, it is called a loading dose. but make sure you eat good before you do that . I will upset your stomach. you shold start feling better in 48 hours
2006-09-10 06:53:38 · answer #10 · answered by Brandy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
3-4 days. But you aren't contagious after 24 hours on it so you can have fun even though your throat will hurt a little bit!
2006-09-10 06:54:15 · answer #11 · answered by iloveicecream103 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋