Can you take azithromycin for a sinus infection?

Answer 1

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absolutely but i would reccommend bactrum ds, a great antibiotic for sinus infections, from one who has been there many times.

Answer 2

Bactrim DS, azithromycin, and Augmentin are all commonly prescribed for bacterial sinus infections.

Be aware, however, that most sinus infections are actually from a virus and not a bacteria. Antibiotics such as the ones listed above do not do anything for viral infections - the body defeats the virus all by itself and the antibiotic gets the credit!

That being said, you should consult with your doctor. I can't tell if you have a bacterial or a viral sinus infection but your doctor can probably figure it out.

Answer 3

I wouldn't take an antibiotic unless my doctor prescribed it specifically for me. Taking only a partial course could make your infection antibiotic resistant and then you'd be in serious trouble. Not only that, you might not even have a sinus infection or the doctor may know a better antibiotic for you.

Answer 4

If you were prescribed it - go ahead!
It's a great medicine that works quickly.

Answer 5

if you want

Answer 6

yes. were you prescibed it? I use to have very frequent sinus infections. I searched for something to help. Google neti pot. It seems a bit weird at 1st, but they really do help.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azithromycin