shanvan Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Has anyone ever had a dramatic improvement in the first day of taking an antibiotic? I just started a 5 day zpack yesterday afternoon. By bedtime my throat felt so much better and I had a lot less congestion. Is it really possible it could have worked that fast? I'll also note that I had some gastro-intestinal 'issues' pretty fast too. Got those resolved with some probiotics, I think. Just wonder if anyone else has had this experience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneP Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 (edited) nm Edited September 27, 2012 by JaneP misread the original question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Yes, that can happen. Especially with strep throat. That's almost always better after 24 hours. It also depends on the antibiotic and how strong it is. Some work almost immediately...some take 48 hours before you see any signs of improvement. Also, if you caught the infection early and got it treated immediately, you will improve more rapidly than if you let it go for a week before seeking treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebra Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 This definitely happened to me! I was dramatically better in one day, I was absolutely amazed. Then the major gastro issues started, and I mean major...which I eventually figured out was Lactose Intolerance. I guess these really fast-acting powerful antibiotics can wipe out your ability to digest lactose along with the bad stuff they wipe out. It's actually more common than I realized. Anyway, hopefully that doesn't happen to you ;). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Yes, I usually feel dramatically better within one to two days. WHen I don't -like I continue to have breathing problems- I call the doctor and we add a medication (usually a steroid to assist the breathing). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenneinCA Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Yes. My son had pneumonia and was on Zithromax and was much improved after one day. Unfortunately the second dose gave him hives and made it hard for him to breathe. I was very annoyed at having to throw out the Zithromax and go to the ER for a new antibiotic when the Zithromax was WORKING! Anyway, yes, Zithromax can work fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Yes. If you have certain types of infections, you will see a dramatic improvement soon after starting antibiotics. That has happened to me before many times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Forget-Me-Not Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Yes, Zithromax usually includes a higher "loading dose" so it can work fast and dramatically :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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