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Confused whether to stop antibiotics due to rash of having mono...?
About 10 days ago, I was (mis)diagnosed with sinusitis. So, I was given a 14 day prescription of amoxicillin. I am 8 pills away from finishing the prescription, but I was diagnosed with mono (probably what I've had all along). I broke out in rashes today because -cillins and mono are not supposed to be taken together and lead to rashes (and worse). I am worried whether to stop taking the medication (which could lead to bacterial resistance) or suffer 4 days of incredibly itchy and embarressing rashes. I can't afford to go to the doctor again because CentraCare has stolen all the money with my first 3 visits. Any help or suggestions???
It's taken 2x a day.. so 8 pills = 4 more days
(mis)diagnosed is my thought. It is still possible that it was diagnosed properly
4 Answers
- essentiallysoloLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
if you have a rash, frankly, I would stop the medication. Especially if you think you didn't have sinusitis to begin with. You are talking about a potentially dangerous drug reaction, yes it can get worse. In future, tell doctors you are allergic to the cillins.
Source(s): RN - 1 decade ago
bacterial resistance probably wont happen with just one time of not fully taking an antibiotic. However the rash can lead to worse things like your throat swelling shut. I would stop the antibiotic.
- LolaCorollaLv 71 decade ago
If I were you, I'd rather run the (slight) risk of bacterial resistance than the risk of anaphyactic shock. There's only a very slight risk that you'll encounter bacterial resistance...and besides...it was a misdiagnosis in the first place...it's never good to take antibiotics when you don't really need them.
- Anonymous5 years ago
it could be normal - menses can be short sometimes. it is possible to have some spotting if you get pregnant, around the time of your normal period. it is not too early to take a pregnancy test. may want to do that, just for your peace of mind. good luck.
