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Does Prolonged Symptoms Despite Taking Augmentin Indicate Long Lasting Virus?
on new year s eve, I got sick...coughing, fever from 97.7 to 100.7, fatigue.....lasted for 9 days.....was beginning to feel better last Friday.....yesterday worked hard and was exhausted....couldn t sleep during night due to non-productive cough, and felt kind of hot.....took my temp 3 times ....it was 96.2 @2am......97.2 @ 7am........I took 10 days of augmentin while I was sick.....does this indicate a long lasting virus? does your temp go down that low each night.....I amd tired and tired of being sick
Wed, 22 Jan 2014
Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Praveen G's Response
Hello, It is my privilege to help you, As you had the symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection for which your doctor has prescribed Medicine Augmentin. Still you are very much tired and getting the spikes of fever. As you had viral infection it requires some time to relieve your symptoms.Continue the medicines given by your treating doctor. If symptoms inreases consult your doctor for further treatment. You will be alright soon as you are taking the proper medcine. Thank you.
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Does Prolonged Symptoms Despite Taking Augmentin Indicate Long Lasting Virus?
Hello, It is my privilege to help you, As you had the symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection for which your doctor has prescribed Medicine Augmentin. Still you are very much tired and getting the spikes of fever. As you had viral infection it requires some time to relieve your symptoms.Continue the medicines given by your treating doctor. If symptoms inreases consult your doctor for further treatment. You will be alright soon as you are taking the proper medcine. Thank you.