I have a throat infection. Doctor gave me Penicilin and Iboprufen to take, can I take both at the same time?
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Yes, the doctor gave you both and means for you to take both.They serve two different purposes. You should eat something with them and eating Yogurt would also be a good idea to prevent Thrush(yeast infection) from the antibiotic. You should take the antibiotic until it is all gone. Do not quit taking it just because you feel better.
553054
When you friend had pharyngitis first, the doc administered penicillin. Over time however the bacteria got 'resistant' to penicillin (most probably because either she took too much of it or did not take the penicillin on time/at regular intervals like she should have) meaning that it now has a new gene that prevents it from being affected by penicillin - thats the prob with antibiotics - on long term use most bacteria get resistant. \n\nSo now the remedy is use a stronger antibiotic that would work against the bacterial infection. Ask the doc to prescribe a stronger antibiotic, however if it is not taken regulalry, the bacteria can become antibiotic tolerant.
469356
I would take some throat losenges with you and suck on them while your on! Or cough drops, hard candies, pepomints,them fruit breezers things from Halls work pretty well. Just try and keep your throat moist
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D- Are you trying to get loaded?  I wouldn't suggest it. If these meds are prescribed to you, then you need to let the doctor know which meds you have.  If you received both prescriptions from the same doctor, then someone already told you about the side effects.  But...if you got these meds from an unsavory source, then I would say not to take too many of each one if you are taking both.  You don't want to go to sleep and never wake up.  Be careful.  As long as you're not taking five or six of each, you'll be fine.  Just test the strength of each first, then check out the synergistic effects of the combination.  Once you have determined that, you'll know how much of each to be taking.  Be careful.  I do not advocate taking other people's meds, but I'm not here to judge.  I'm don't play snitch and I am not a judge, but I am a drug counselor.  Be careful.
1125141
go to the doctor but in the meantime take ibprofen to decrease inflamation.
453437
youre technically not suppose to with ibuprofen because it can cause liver damage, but it probably wouldnt be a big deal if you space the drug and alcohol a few hours apart and dont go nuts with either. im not sure about paracetemol off the top of my head, you should ask a pharmacist questions like this in the future though instead of people on yahoo message boards that dont know what theyre talking about. your pharmacy's number is probably on the bottle if you wanna give them a call.
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I always use Tylenol sore throat...it's a liquid and you can get it at any local drug store.  It always works for me as soon as I swallow it.  Hope your throat is better soon
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U should not take both together. Nyquil has a cough suppressant in it so u should only need to take one or the other.
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The FDA recently required manufacturers to revise the labeling of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including ibuprofen (brand name Motrin), to reflect a higher risk of serious complications when they are not used according to directions. Overdosage can lead to very severe consequences, including ulcers and internal bleeding. The approved dosage is for UP TO 800 mg at a time, not to exceed 3,200 mg in 24 hours. So no, it is not safe for you to take (2) 800 mg pills at once on your own decision. You should consult with a doctor or pharmacist any time you have a question about changing your dosage of a drug.
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yes you can OD on pain killers BUT the ppl that do take mass amounts at one time and are usually on other drugs when that happens.  To answer that question.\nAs for your pain...NO I am not a Dr but between my hubby and I have been on/off pain killers for various injuries, surgries etc.  \nNo you should not take 4 at once to many!  Pain killers will build up in your system or basically catch up to you.  I would wait until the time and then take 3 again.  You will be fine and you will still be following his orders.  \nNow for your 3rd prob.  Your DR that your under his care will not take calls??  Again and he is too booked to answer a two second question?  I would considering taking my health to someone that cares a little bit more.  The DR sounds like he has more patients than he even cares to be bothered with...not a good feature in a Doc.\nOne other thing..Do not drink alchol while your on pain killers...your 3 pills will make you spin.
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before you try antibiotics try 2 Tbsp of vinegar mixed with 2 Tbsp of honey. Gargle for as long as you can stand it 5-6 times a day, and it will be gone!\n\nIt also works on strep throat every time!
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If you have yellow areas on your tonsils and you don't mind taking antibiotics, go to your doctor.  It's an infection. \n\nIf, like me, you can't or don't want to take antibiotics, consume 1000-4000mg a day of Vitamin C, depending REALLY how much it hurts.  In fact, take vitamin C even if you DONT have yellow tonsils, or ANY tonsils :)  Also, take 2 Tylenol every 4 hours, it SERIOUSLY helps with the pain of a sore throat.\n\nOr you can gargle with a few drops of Tea-tree oil in warm water major anti-bacterial) or gargle with soluble asprin or acetaminophen for the pain.\n\nIf you are stressed or especially tired then this can cause a sore throat too, especially at night.
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Just because you have a cough and a sore throat doesn't mean an antibiotic will help. If it hangs on for more than a week w/out getting better see your doctor. If it is bacterial they can give you antibiotics. If it is viral you will just have to wait it out.
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unless you have an infection you DO NOT need an antibiotic(and  penicillin is an antibiotic).\nyou can try Thyme for the sinuses and Mullien for cough and phlegm.
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To be on the safe side, I would ask your doctor.  Unless you can find a licensed physician on here answering medical questions for free, you're really taking your health and well-being into a risk zone by obtaining medical advice from possibly untrained people on the internet.  Plus, your doctor will not only know how those two drugs would react to each other but, how they may react to anything else you are taking and how they will effect you for he/she should be well versed on your the condition of your health and the medications you may already be taking or have used in the past.
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Tylenol is acetaminophen, not ibuprofen.  It is fine to take Tylenol and Omnicef, the two are not known to interact.  It is also OK to take ibuprofen and omnicef together.\n\nWhen it comes to medication for your child the person you should really be asking is your pharmacist or doctor, not bunch of complete strangers over the internet.
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Personally I wouldn't touch Ibuprofen, but anyway the best person to ask is the chemist.  They are allowed to discuss medication these days.  Also ALWAYS read that little leaflet in any box of medication you get prescribed or off the shelf.