1)can you take to much medicine for strep throat?
542403
You should only take the amount proscribed by your doctor. Your doctor selected that dosage for a reason. A person can overdose on many drugs, not just the illegal ones.
1078753
yes if you take it too many. because it can slower your heart rate and actually stop it.
487748
well, if you take penicillin than the chances are very high.  Strep throat will pretty much always be cured unless you have a weakened immune system.
1098771
You could have Strep throat, Mononucleosis, or several other things going on.  You need to see a doctor in case you need antibiotics!
343698
yes, take your medication as directed until you finish it. some people develop inner ear infections and dont know that they have strep throat until they pass out or develop severe nausea and vertigo, infections do not always produce in convienient symptoms but they do cause damage whether you feel it or not.
934954
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!
543346
Strep throat is caused by the Streptococcus bacteria. I seriously reccomend aquiring a full-spectrum antibiotic and a reevaluation of your living condidions. A physical would be advisable too, untreated Strep can lead to serious heart conditions.
213520
No. What kind of medical expertise do you have? Don't make unscientific assumptions based on no evidence. It may be too much or it may not be, depending upon the person's condition.\n\nIf someone has a serious medical condition, it would not be unusual to take a large number of medications.
914147
first off-if your sore throat is so severe that you are having extreme difficulty swallowing anything (this includes liquids) or it hurts to breathe AND/OR you have white patches at the back of your throat-get in to see your dr asap-these are both signs of strep throat-it's highly contagious and you'll need antibiotics to treat it.\n\notherwise try these steps:\n\n-gargle with warm salt water (2 tsp of salt to 8oz of water)\n-suck on ice or hard candies\n-drink hot tea with honey (i like peppermint best)\n-put a warm mist humidifier in your room while you sleep at night (this will help keep the air moist so when you breathe-your throat won't dry out and become irritated)\n-use sore throat lozenges\n\nif the sore throat persists longer than 48-72 hours-make an appt with your dr. you could have an infection or chronic allergies which will cause your throat to be constantly sore-in this case you might need allergy medications to stop it.
933226
Don't take too much. Not good for you. Your immune system will depend on it and it can cause you to get sick once you are off it.
554705
You are supposed to take to full dosage prescribed to you as the infection or illness can return.  You should've used it up.
206537
Actually you should only have to take ONE.  Consult with several doctors before making any changes to your current medication, but I would say that less is better than more.
848229
no you are better off eating a balanced diet. Only take the supplements if you checked with your doctor first. If you take too many and too much,then you may notbe able to fight off illnesses  when the time comes.
952164
It sounds like they need to give you a different course of antibiotics or other drugs to get you over the strep.\n\nYou really do need to get this strep cleared up because strep can go into the kidneys lay dormant and cause you kidneys to fail later in your life (glomerular nephritis).\n\nAlso, with strep you can get some other serious ailments that are long reaching and devastation.\n\nPlease read the link\n\nhttp://www.pediatricweb.com/tour/strep.asp
820320
have u ever been checked for allergies. allergies can sometimes cause sore throats. is is a strep? i think the rule of thumb is if u have 4 streps in one year they take it out. anyway if it is allergies it won't do any good to remove the tonsils because your throat would still hurt. \n\ni suffer from allergies and my main symptom is a sore throat. i have not had tonsils for  over 10 years now and i still get the sore throat.
1021412
Otitis media, although it depends on what the sore throat is being caused by. Many strains of strep and staph are antibiotic-resistant, and can cause serious conditions that, in turn, might lead to any of the others, although not immediately.
238146
my daughter has had strep i bet a hundred times since she was born (she's 10 now) and the pain and irratation that they have to deal with will cause those problems in kids. another side affect is weight loss because it hurts too much to eat. i was finally able to get my daughters tonsils taken out and now she is turning back into a real kid:):):)