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Do i keep taking Azithromycin .

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pam81116
pam81116

Hi, I am having a flare up amd i have been pescribed two amoxicillin three times a day for two weeks ans 6 steroids a day , my question is , do i stop taking the Azithromycin that I take three times a week while i am on these.

   I forgot to ask the doctor. 

            Thank you Pam

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  • broadsword
    broadsword pam81116

    Posted

    Hello Pam

    i don’t think you should double up on antibiotics but possibly a quick call to your doctor would clear it up

    Best wishes

    Brian

    • pam81116
      pam81116 broadsword

      Posted

      Thank you Broadsword., it is very kind of you to take the time to reply.

                    Hugs pam

  • ohara
    ohara pam81116

    Posted

    I've been told to stop taking the Azi while on another AB, which makes sense to me, but I do know some Consultants say differently .  But then I am on a string AB as my rescue AB than amoxicillin

    • pam81116
      pam81116 ohara

      Posted

      Hi Ohara, Thank you , I will stop taking the AZs.

            Hugs Pam.

  • ann93380
    ann93380 pam81116

    Posted

    Before making your own decision on stopping Az why can't you simply ask your doctor?

  • elizabeth49611
    elizabeth49611 pam81116

    Posted

    I take Az as an on going antibiotic, 250mg every other day. I was told by my doctor that during the time that I'm on another antibiotic, to stop taking the Az. 

    • pam81116
      pam81116 elizabeth49611

      Posted

      Hi Elizabeth, Thank you for your help . I have done that ,

             Hugs pam

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