Should I worry about resistance if my doctor switched antibiotics mid-treatment?

[Justin_H]

I’m trying to understand why my doctor switched my antibiotic mid-treatment for a stubborn sinus infection. The first one didn’t seem to be working after five days, but I’m worried this change might cause resistance or that the infection itself has gotten stronger.

[LukeC]

Mine got switched after five days because the doc wanted to try something different when there wasn’t a clear turn in symptoms. I felt a mix of relief and worry—like maybe the infection was tougher than it looked.

[Chloe88]

I kept a little log: fever in the evenings, sinus pressure, mucus color, how many hours I could sleep without waking. After the new antibiotic started, I felt a small improvement by day two and a bigger shift by day four.

[Hannah.H]

Did they tell you why they switched? Was it lack of improvement or something else?

[Logan_R]

I wandered off topic for a bit—read about sinus infections and realized sometimes the timing of a switch is as important as the drug. Hydration, rest, and a humidifier helped me a little, even if it didn’t fix the root issue quickly.