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How Can Sinusitis And Chest Congestion Be Treated?

I ve been fighting a bad sinus infection and cough for over 3 weeks. I finished a round of Augmentin and prednisone about a week ago and have still been coughing phlegm and very congested. I went back to my PCP today and she prescribed 5 days of prednisone and levofloxacin 500 mg. I ve taken one, but after reading the warnings and several reviews I m scared to stay on it. I m 64. What are other antibiotics to take with less severe side effects to clear out this infection and cough?
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
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If you read the side effects of many antibiotics, you will see that each one has a wide list of side effects, that commonly are the same for all, but these side effects don't happen to anyone generally these are rare and may happen if you use the antibiotic for a long time.
You can try using Cefalexine twice daily for 10 days, but if you read the side effects this also has a wide list of side effects.
There is no drug without the side effects written in the leaflet.


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How Can Sinusitis And Chest Congestion Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. If you read the side effects of many antibiotics, you will see that each one has a wide list of side effects, that commonly are the same for all, but these side effects don t happen to anyone generally these are rare and may happen if you use the antibiotic for a long time. You can try using Cefalexine twice daily for 10 days, but if you read the side effects this also has a wide list of side effects. There is no drug without the side effects written in the leaflet. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.