I'm dealing with a mild cold and cough, and I had a fever yesterday. The local doctor prescribed me Lizolid, but the pharmacy gave me Linezolid instead. I'm wondering if they are the same thing. Could you help me out here?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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5+ Yrs

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Thats unusual,visit General Physician for appropriate approach.and maintain balanced diet and healthy lifestyle

Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm working in a school and recently had typhoid fever. I got treatment through Ayurvedic medicine, but now I need a medical certificate for it. Can I get a certificate for having undergone this form of treatment? Would it be considered valid?

kk u can take

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I'm having some pain around the lower part of my buttocks and I'm worried it might be due to heat. Can you tell me what might be causing this and what steps I should take to get it checked out by a doctor?

Visit your Physician for appropriate management

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I'm not feeling well and have a headache, plus I notice my body temperature is a bit high. I have some mahacef pills at home. Is it okay if I take one?

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