i was taking zyrtec, up until about a week ago when i got a sinus infection - then i stopped taking zyrtec and took sudafed instead (my mom told me not to take both of them together b/c they both alleviate allergy symptoms). i went to the doctor, and she gave me flonase to use 2x daily for 10 days, and said i could keep taking sudafed if i wanted to. but i forgot to ask her if i could start taking zyrtec again. should i keep taking sudafed each day until my sinus infection goes away or should i start taking zyrtec now each day, along with the flonase?
the doctor also gave me amoxicillin to take 3x daily.
2006-09-21 09:58:58 · 6 answers · asked by mighty_power7 7 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
just an fyi, it's not that simple for me to call the dr. or receptionist since i went to a university medical center, where im not sure i would be able to get a hold of my doctor.
2006-09-21 10:06:09 · update #1
Keep taking the amoxicillin, use the flonase and the sudaphed until the amoxicillin is completed. Flonase does the same job as zyrtec. So, if you want to use the zyrtec, stop the flonase and the sudaphed.
2006-09-21 10:02:49 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are correct- usually the doctor writes the Rx for the full course. Call his nurse and ask her to double check his Rx. Explain you got too many for a 3 month course at one a day, and not enough at two a day. She will straighten things out .
2016-03-27 01:16:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sudafed is not healthy for you. i would stop taking that and take the other.you need to finish antibiotics. call the doctor and find out. or call the pharmacist.
2006-09-21 10:02:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should call your doctor and ask. I've had to call back myself before and it's no big deal; after all, that's what she's there for.
2006-09-21 10:07:55 · answer #4 · answered by backinbowl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can always call the dr (or the receptionist) and either ask the dr. or his nurse...That would be the best thing to do.
2006-09-21 10:02:04 · answer #5 · answered by pheonixardent 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call a pharmacy-they are most helpful with drug interaction questions
2006-09-21 10:07:42 · answer #6 · answered by Sugar Magnolia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋