I started off with a cold and then had a sinus infection doctor gave me Levaquin but did not work plus had a allergy to it and now taking amoxicillin in the past worked for me on another infection stared tues three times a day but I don't feel better still in pain .Should I keep using it or call doctor back and see if they will give me anther one . what should I do ?
2007-09-26 10:16:19 · 6 answers · asked by purpleparadise2 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
You just started it yesterday if you are in the USA so please give it time. It will take 24-48 hours to start really working. Also be sure you are taking Sudafed as well as 2-3 ibuprofen for the pain.
2007-09-26 10:19:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is really early but remember- not all antibiotics kill all bacteria. Doctors know which bacteria usually cause certain infections in certain body sites and do their best to give you medicine that will work. The only way to really know if the antibiotic will work is to have a culture and sensitivity test run in a lab. Do not stop taking any antibiotic without talking to your doctor first.
2007-09-26 17:26:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Like everyone has been saying, it does usually take a few days to start feeling better. However, if you don't, contact your doctor and ask for Bactrim DS. I always bounce right back after a sinus infection with that!
2007-09-26 17:26:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
One day usually isn't enough time. It normally takes about a week before you notice a significant difference in the way you are feeling. And the meds is usually for ten to fourteen days.
2007-09-26 17:21:41 · answer #4 · answered by Tyson boy's dad 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep taking it AND call the doctor back. They might give you something for the pain until the antibiotic takes effect.
2007-09-26 17:20:38 · answer #5 · answered by BlueShadow 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For sinusitis antibiotic is to be taken 10-14 days. You started it just yesterday, right?. It is too early to think about changing the antibiotic.
2007-09-26 17:23:14 · answer #6 · answered by d_raza1 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋