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If I do not finish the rest of my antibiotics, will my throat infection come back?
I was put on a ten day twice a day antibiotics due to a throat infection caused by my sinuses. I only have five days left of the antibiotics to take. The thing is, a few days ago I got the worst yeast infection that I have ever had. Its so bad that I can barely walk, I have lost my appetite, and I havent been sleeping good due to the pain and itchiness. I am also so swollen that I can hardly sit. (sorry if that was tmi) My doctor gave me yeast infection meds yesterday. I dont feel like they are working due to the antibiotics. :( I am in so much pain. Should I just stop taking the antibiotics? What is the chance that the throat infection will come back since I only have taken half of the pills?
3 Answers
- ?Lv 59 years ago
Do not do not do NOT quit taking your antibiotics. If you do then the bacteria in your throat will come back even stronger and more resistant to antibiotics and will be way harder to get rid of, I repeat DO NOT STOP TAKING THEM. Plus, doctors get pretty pissed if you do that as well. Your yeast infection will go away, try taking another dose after the antibiotics are done, and some throughout. It may take until after you are done with the antibiotics, I was in this situation as well. It sucks I know, but just trust your doctor.
- ConnorLv 79 years ago
It is very likely the infection will come back if you stop the antibiotics however since you are having such a bad reaction to them you should stop taking them and phone your doctor. As them if they can call you in a prescription for a new antibiotic, one that won't produce the same effects. Also tell them that the yeast infection meds aren't doing enough he may give you another kind.
Don't suffer silently, keep working with your doctor until you get a better solution.
-Connor
Source(s): Pre Med - 9 years ago
your throat infection will come back because you haven't finished the antibiotics. doctors say to finish the full 10 days even if your feeling better. if you cannot take that antibiotic anymore i suggest telling your doctor and they may be able to prescribe another kind of antibiotic or maybe even another yeast infection medicine.
