Sore/Swollen on penicillin...

[JimNotJon]

I have had this sore throat and the feel of swolleness and general discomfort now for just about a week, it's starting to get tiredsome. I don't generally bother the doctor with minor things but I thought 4 days was bit too long to keep these symptoms so went to see him. He said it looks a bit red down there and prescribed me some penicillin (with other stuff in it) to be taken 4 times a day until the course has finished. The thing is, I have been taking the penicillin for two whole days now and it feels no different, how long does it generally take to work?

[K77 CTR]

Antibiotics generally take about 48 hours to kick in, although proven to reduce symptoms of tonsillitis by only 12 hours over no antibiotics. I suspect you have a virus which the antibiotics will have no affect on.

Fluids, rest and simple analgesia will help

[g3org3y]

3 days to make a difference ime, assuming this is actually bacterial tonsilitis.

If it is viral, the antibiotics won't do much to help.

Gargle with dispersible aspirin - will help with the pain.

[JimNotJon]

Well I woke this morning to find there was much relief (I always found it felt not too bad in the mornings) but I didn't bank on it as it usually gets worse later in the day. I am pleased to say it still is a hell of a lot better, hopefully they are doing the trick.