Strep Throat Questions

How long does it take for Amoxicillin to work? I have strep throat with severe pain?

Posted 30 Apr 2015 by Quandary • 4 answers

Been taking 500 mg twice a day. This is third day and have had five doses for strep throat. Feeling as badly if not worse with very sore throat. When should this drug start to work as a rule?

What's the best sore throat medicine to use?

Posted 30 Oct 2012 by dhubbard9 • 10 answers

I have a severe sore throat, what's a good medicine to take to treat this and provide relief?

Can I take doxycycline hyclate for strep throat?

Posted 7 Jan 2013 by vlgemini • 3 answers

Is bactrim indicated for strep throat?

Posted 4 May 2013 by ejcruz • 3 answers

My niece is experiencing swollen glands on the side of her throat. It is inflammed and red. She has no fever but was administered Motrin. She has slight difficulty in swallowing and her appetite is normal. I suspect she may have strep throat. Can I administer her a dose of bactrim to fight the ...

Strep Throat... body not responding to antibiotics... what do I do next?

Posted 14 Aug 2017 by Ohmysheek • 5 answers

First I was on amoxicillian every 8 hours, motrin 800 & tylenol that didnt work so I then had to get 3 bags of fluid via iv because i was dehydrated. Antibiotic chlamidicin & a steriod in my iv because my throat had closed. They send me home with chlamidicin, tylenol with codeine & ...

Can I combine my antibiotic ( amoxicillin ) with an allergy pill ( diphenhydramine) ?

Posted 25 Oct 2010 by dadkate2 • 3 answers

I was given amoxicillin for strep throat but just got an allergy so I would like to take an over the counter allergy pill for watery eyes, runny nose and snezzing.

I had strep throat and was prescribed one (1) 500mg of Amoxicillin every 8 hours for ten (10) days.?

Posted 29 May 2014 by oneowillie • 1 answer

... Now my tongue is sore and white:should I discontinue the Amoxicillin or decrease the dosage? I have been taking it for five days already. I know I am to take it until all is finished; so what should I do in this case?

Will bactrim treat strep throat??

Posted 5 May 2016 by TiredOfBeingSick84 • 1 answer

I was diagnosed with strep throat and an antibiotic was called in for me. I currently have no insurance, and don't really have money to spare. (I'm allergic to amoxicillian) I do have a full dose of Bactrim I was recently given but never took. Will that treat the strep throat??

Is cephalexin the same as amoxicillin? Can you take both together?

Posted 6 Nov 2010 by karryfrantz • 1 answer

I have been taking amoxicillin for strep throat but do not have enough for 10 days. I do have some rx657 to finish the day's. Is it safe to take them?

Penicillin VK - It Said Take Four Times Daily Do That Mean Every Four Hours I Take It?

Posted 18 Dec 2014 by piinkyy • 2 answers

My son refuses to take the liquid zithromax prescribed for strep throat. he is only 6 so doc didn't?

Posted 2 May 2012 by catherine sunshine • 6 answers

... prescribe pill. help! can he get well without the medication?

Can I take amoxicillin for strep throat?

Posted 26 Nov 2012 by stephens_valerie • 4 answers

I went to the med center to be checked for strep and they had me take 60 mg. of Prednisone?

Posted 18 Jul 2011 • 9 answers

Last week I started taking 20 mg of Prednisone twice a day for an allergic reaction to sunscreen. my last dose willl be tomorrow. I went to the med center to be checked for strep throat and not the allergic reaction. In fact the topic of the Prednisone was not brought up by me, as I am almost ...

How long does a Penicillin injection take to work?

Posted 2 Aug 2014 by double_j • 2 answers

My Tonsillitis started out with little white spots on my tonsils. After I went to the Emergency Room, they gave me a penicillin injection. Its been three days now, and the white spots have gotten bigger and has spread a little. It hurts more than ever, I cant eat or drink without it hurting. Let ...

Can cephalexin treat strep throat?

Posted 22 Nov 2009 by flight23 • 1 answer

My daughter is taking cephalexin and she doesnt seem to be getting better, her throat is worse and I think she might have strep throat. Will cephalexin work to treat strep throat?