I've been taking Tylenol for congestion for the last day and I feel somewhat better - the chills have gone down, I'm not all that lethargic and my fever is slowly going away. The only thing that really has not improved in my sore throat, but I can deal with that. And I stay away from Chloraseptic because I get nervous feeling like I cannot swallow.

My doctor called in a prescription for Zithromax (an antibiotic) and said to take it to cure my flu. Any doctor who has spent more than a day in medical school would know that antibiotics do NOT cure the flu or any other viruses, and it scares me to think that I know more about health problems than my doctor. Besides that, Zithromax completely makes my appetite disappear (which, I have read, is a sign that it may be causing me liver damage and I should immediately stop taking it).

Perhaps if your throat is still sore, your doctor is suspecting strep and that's why he/she prescribed Zithromax? I do know that antibiotics can zap your appetite, but you could try eating some yogurt at least once per day. If you're worried about liver damage, you need to call your doctor. Unless you're having severe symptoms, I'd keep taking the Zithromax until you've spoken with your doctor. Starting and stopping an antibiotic is what creates the 'superbugs' we keep hearing about. Hope you feel better soon!
Soibhan