Is anyone a nurse?

sarahryandrewlo

Will a z-pac work for ear infections?

NewLerma

How would you get z-pac without talking to a nurse/dr?

merjmm

not a nurse but yes

Sequoyah Shoars

NewLerma:

How would you get z-pac without talking to a nurse/dr?

Sequoyah Shoars

NewLerma:

How would you get z-pac without talking to a nurse/dr?

this. and you should also not be taking ANYTHING rx without talking to your dr. about it first. i mean, come on.

 

sarahryandrewlo

A simple yes or no would be fine. No snark needed. Sometimes I wonder if some of you have nothing better to do. 

I got a Rx for a z-pac last week when I SAW MY DOCTOR :::gasp::::  but didn't have the ear infections- had the end stages of brochitis.  I got it filled last week, just haven't picked it up yet (I will be doing that today, for those that need to know!) The coughing has stopped, but I didn't know if I needed to call and get a different anti-biotic for ear infections.  HAPPY???? gawd....

Ekstasis

I worked for Hospice for 5-years as a registered nurse.   When you're referring to as ?z-pak? I?m assuming you?re referring to the medication zithromax? If yes, the answer is yes it helps fight bacteria within the body that have been used for ear infections.   Is it safe to take during pregnancy that I?m not sure of you may want to call your local pharmacy.   You need to call your regular physician or OB to discuss this further; I personally would not take a prescription medication until your OB OK'ed it. Very important!

zeesbride

sarahryandrewlo:

A simple yes or no would be fine. No snark needed. Sometimes I wonder if some of you have nothing better to do. 

I got a Rx for a z-pac last week when I SAW MY DOCTOR :::gasp::::  but didn't have the ear infections- had the end stages of brochitis.  I got it filled last week, just haven't picked it up yet (I will be doing that today, for those that need to know!) The coughing has stopped, but I didn't know if I needed to call and get a different anti-biotic for ear infections.  HAPPY???? gawd....

Whoa.

sarahryandrewlo

Ekstasis:

I worked for Hospice for 5-years as a registered nurse.   When you referring to as ?z-pak? I?m assuming you?re referring to of the medication zithromax? If yes, the answer is yes it helps fight bacteria within the body that have been used for ear infections.   Is it safe to take during pregnancy that I?m not sure of you may want to call your local pharmacy.   You need to call your regular physician or OB to discuss this further; I personally would not take a prescription medication until your OB OK'ed it. Very important!   Thanks!  The Rx was written by my doc, who knew I am pg so no worrk there- I just didn't know if I needed something else...

Texasmommy

sarahryandrewlo:

A simple yes or no would be fine. No snark needed. Sometimes I wonder if some of you have nothing better to do. 

I got a Rx for a z-pac last week when I SAW MY DOCTOR :::gasp::::  but didn't have the ear infections- had the end stages of brochitis.  I got it filled last week, just haven't picked it up yet (I will be doing that today, for those that need to know!) The coughing has stopped, but I didn't know if I needed to call and get a different anti-biotic for ear infections.  HAPPY???? gawd....

You are so funny!!!  Love how people love to jump to conclusions!  As to the answer, yes.  Good luck and hope you feel better soon!

fallbride00

I'm a nurse and yes it will work.  GL.

Soon to be Mrs. Topper

Me! It will work... but as always said ask your Dr. too!! GL!!

g8orell

I'm a physician assistant (like a nurse practitioner) and ditto everyone above...it will work and it's safe during pregnancy!