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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Sinusitis / November 2006Keeping my fingers crossed + query
Well, after Sunday I will be done with a 21-day course of antibiotics (Biaxin XL) for a nasty sinus infection. It seems to have done the job, but who knows. I am worried that 2-3 days later it will be right back. I guess we shall see. My question: If it comes back, should I immediately try another 10-14 day run of biaxin xl or try and wait it out again or try a different drug (amoxicillan only worked during the 3rd-5th days of a 10-day course). My gut would be to get a CT Scan and go from there. But, any thoughts/suggestions on what to do if it comes back? Mel > Well, after Sunday I will be done with a 21-day course of antibiotics > (Biaxin XL) for a nasty sinus infection. It seems to have done the job, but > who knows. I am worried that 2-3 days later it will be right back. I guess > we shall see. You have good reason to be worried. Mayo clinic suggests a minimum of one month, on up to three months. OTOH, you haven't had these infections long term, and maybe you'll get lucky. > My question: If it comes back, should I immediately try another 10-14 day > run of biaxin xl or try and wait it out again or try a different drug [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > But, any thoughts/suggestions on what to do if it comes back? If your symptoms come back and if you think you can stand it, you could try using the Biaxin again. If you tolerate penicillins better, Augmentin XR, but not regular Augmentin, is a good choice. Try for longer treatment, if you have to retreat. Susan Susan: I really had problems with Augmentin (terrible Diarrhea and had to quit taking it) about 5 years ago. Is Augmentin XR any different?? (Biaxin also caused gut problems, but yogurt has helped) Mel > x-no-archive: yes > [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Susan > Susan: > > I really had problems with Augmentin (terrible Diarrhea and had to quit > taking it) about 5 years ago. > > Is Augmentin XR any different?? Yes, it's a higher dose and slower release. I don't know if that would help you or hurt you, though. Susan On 11/19/06 7:33 AM, in article 4sbbppFugih2U6@mid.individual.net, "Susan" <nevermind@nomail.com> wrote: > x-no-archive: yes > [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Susan If you take Augmentin you must take a full 8 ounce glass of water before and an full 8 ounce glass of water after each pill. |
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