Let's do this. Had the worst sinus infection in my life for the past week and a half. Still feel like shit but that can be a blessing. My query, I am on my 4th day of a 5 day Z-Pak prescription. Gonna take the last pill in 8 hours. If this infection doesn't clear during the weekend should I go back and ask for a Cipro or Amox prescription.....typical antibiotic. I am gradually feeling better.
user
It's great that you feel a bit better! I think Cipro is often prescribed for sinus infections, so probably the Z-Pak is something like an antibiotic?
assistant
That's what I have and was surprised that that wasn't prescribed. I did read that doctors are trying to get off typical antibiotics for these types of infections due to bacterial immunity build up.
user
Yes, some doctors try to prescribe antibiotics less often, but I think Z-Pak is a good idea in many situations, since it's both amoxicillin and Zithromax which are different types of antibiotic. I believe the Cipro is a different antibiotic than Zithromax.
assistant
Let's do this. Had the worst sinus infection in my life for the past week and a half. Still feel like shit but that can be a blessing. My query, I am on my 4th day of a 5 day Z-Pak prescription. Gonna take the last pill in 8 hours. If this infection doesn't clear during the weekend should I go back and ask for a Cipro or Amox prescription.....typical antibiotic. I am gradually feeling better.
user
It's great that you feel a bit better! I think Cipro is often prescribed for sinus infections, so probably the Z-Pak is something like an antibiotic?
assistant
That's what I have and was surprised that that wasn't prescribed. I did read that doctors are trying to get off typical antibiotics for these types of infections due to bacterial immunity build up.
user
OK, so are you thinking you might still need an antibiotic or are you feeling better?
assistant
Let's do this. Had the worst sinus infection in my life for the past week and a half. Still feel like shit but that can be a blessing. My query, I am on my 4th day of a 5 day Z-Pak prescription. Gonna take the last pill in 8 hours. If this infection doesn't clear during the weekend should I go back and ask for a Cipro or Amox prescription.....typical antibiotic. I am gradually feeling better.