On Antibiotics again... :(

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Registered: 06-19-2006
On Antibiotics again... :(
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Fri, 06-23-2006 - 5:04pm
So in another few days, I will be on the sugar pills (almost to the end of my pack). Is this the best time to start treatment for a recurrent sinus infection using antibiotics? I am aware that I should probably use backup when I start the new pack (since the treatment lasts throughout the week of the sugar pills). Is it necessary to use backup while on my period? Advice needed :)
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Registered: 12-30-2003
Sat, 06-24-2006 - 9:48pm

Hi erinemerson, welcome back!


      Jill

    

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Tue, 06-27-2006 - 7:42am

Also, if you're taking one of the shorter-duration antibiotics like zithromax, you'd want to use backup protection for up to 14 days after you stop using the antibiotic because zithromax isn't cleared from your body as fast as some of the other antibiotics.


It's better to be safe than sorry, we always recommend backup no

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