Antibiotics Forums (Page 106)

I see my boyfriend with those pills. Is it for a man or woman? Please advise. ## Hello, Tracy! How are you? These capsules are manufactured by Sun Pharmaceuticals and they list them as containing 150mgs of Clindamycin, which is an antibiotic, so anyone can take it, if their doctor deems it necessary. It's used to treat or prevent various types of infections. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I been sick for 2 days with nausea,diarreha,chills,n weakness. Can I take the med for it ## Hello, Mel! How are you? No, this medication is an antibiotic and is only useful for treating or preventing bacterial infections, it will do nothing to help with a virus. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have taken cefuroxime axetil 250mg to treat my UTI. After 1 day I take that pills (2 pills per day), I have blood spit when I take shower. Then, my back pain and I hardly to urine and the urine that come out is less than usual. are these symptoms are dangerous for me? I'm Male in 25 Years old. ## Hello, Hyroxy! How are you? Has there been any change? If an antibiotic is working for you, you should see any worsening after taking it for a full 24 hours and you should start to see improvement after a full 3 days. Thus, if you are still experiencing symptoms, you should see your doctor, again, as this may not be the right medication to help you. The U.S. FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there ...

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I was prescribed Amox TR-K CLV 875-125 MG Tab from my doctor, however I still feel the symptoms of the cold. I've also read that Amox does not cure the common cold. Can I take nyquil with the prescribed drug to make these symptoms go away? ## That is correct, Amoxicillin with Clavulanic Acid, a generic for Augmentin, is an antibiotic and is not effective at treating a cold, since colds are caused by a virus. However, many colds do lead to infections, since they can reduce your immunity and some people end up with ear or throat infections. Your doctor may have prescribed it to treat or prevent those, if you've been prone to getting them before. Learn more Augmentin details here. As to taking Nyquil with it, I didn't find any interactions or problems listed between the two, bu...

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Hello. I'm taking 500mg of Amoxicillin for my tooth infection and I'm suppose to take my dosage at 3pm. So can I take it 4 hours later and continue the cycle at 11pm? Or wait 8 hours? ## Hello, Moraima! How are you? You should take it as close to every 8 hours as possible to maintain the levels of it in your body to fully eradicate the infections bacteria. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have been taking this drug for 6 days now one in the morning and one at lunch but the pain of feeling the need to go all the time happened this morning it seems to be settling down now but I feel a little bit ichy down thier and have small mucus in my urine. I am a type one diabetic take insulin, pantaloc 40mg (for stomake) paxil 20mg and Wellburtin 100mg my question is should I go see a doctor again if my symptoms dont improve they are improving just worried it came back. ## Hello, Tina! How are you? How much longer will you be taking it? If you're still having such symptoms this far in, you may need a longer course of the antibiotic. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea.

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Hi there im on clindamycin and im on day 2 300 mg 3 times day pain and swelling are still there from my absast tooth. Thank you ## Hello, Alex! How are you? Has there been any change? The general rule with antibiotics is that if they are working for you, you should start to see improvement after taking them for a full 3 days. The FDA lists the typical side effects for this antibiotic as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea.

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I'm allergic to penicillin does omeprazole/ omeprasool 20 is it safe to use omez 20 ## Hello, Gerkie! How are you? No, it does not, Omeprazole is the active ingredient. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, flatulence and stomach pain. However, you should be aware that there is always a risk of your discovering you are allergic to more medications. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Ampitrexyl,can I take it for urinary track infection ## Can I get rid of urinary track infection taking ampitrex500mlg ## Hello, Franky! How are you? This is a natural supplement product, so it's not actually proven to work. A UTI usually requires an antibiotic and, ideally, a culture should be done to make sure you are prescribed the correct one. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Cranberry juice, the natural juice without added sugars, can also help some people with a UTI. Have you consulted your doctor?

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I hav been fight wit pimples for over 3 years and it just keep on appearing on my face.... It come and after 3-4 days it goes off but come again.. Can antibiotic be of help and which type.... ## Hello, Lili! How are you? It really depends on what type of acne you have, some of it is bacterial and can be treated with antibiotics. The most commonly used one in the U.S. is Doxycycline, it's usually take in a very low dose, once daily for several months. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Your doctor should be able to help you determine what the proper solution for you would be. Sometimes, women get hormonal acne and that requires a different type of treatment. Is there anything else I can help w...

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Hi, Please advise if clacee causes lips to swell and numbness on face? I am allergic to sulphur and penicillin. ## Hello, Barb! How are you? Has there been any change? Swelling is a sign of a possible allergic reaction, so it would be best to seek medical attention to be careful. Typical side effects of this medication, as listed by the U.S. FDA include symptoms, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. When someone discovers they are allergic to one, or more medication, it is very common for them to discover they are also allergic to others.

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I went to nearest pharmacy then I told them I want stepsister for tonsils they then gave me eryko 250 pills ## Hello, Sonia! How are you? Yes, this is an antibiotic that can be used to various types of bacterial infections. The U.S. FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I've been using purbac 480mg for four days now. This morning about 6:15 I took two tablets and around 11:00am i started getting cold thrills and then suddenly I'm really warm. I also feel drowzy and it feels like my head is going to explode. How do I get rid of these simptoms because I tried taking a nap, but weren't able to fall asleep. ## Hello, Sandy! How are you? I'm sorry about the problems you're experiencing. Those can be normal side effects of taking this antibiotic, or they could be symptoms of the infection that is being treated. As reported by the U.S. FDA, you may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache and diarrhea. Unfortunately, there isn't much you can do about them, other than to let them run their course. They will go away, with time, when y...

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I've been on By-Mycin 100 since Saturday for a sinus infection, instructed to take 2 to start and take 1 a day for ten days. I feel a lot worse since starting treatment. I have a cough that I did not have. The only thing they are doing is helping me get stuff out of my nose that I could not get before. ## Hello, Ellen! How are you? It is normal to experience some side effects, when taking antibiotics, as reported by the U.S. FDA, you may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Have things improved, at all? ## Things have improved but I'm cold and weather is warm I'm on tablets for my thyroid not due till July to have my bloods checked I'm on 50micrograms of eltroxin should I wait till July to have my bloods checked

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Is it safe to take sulfamethoxazole/tmp when it expired 3 years ago? Is it toxic or does it lose some of its effectiveness? ## Hello, Lee! How are you? No, it does not become toxic, but yes, it can lose some effectiveness, so it may not fully eradicate the infectious bacteria, which means that it may develop antibiotic resistance. Thus, it would be better to see your doctor for a new prescription. The FDA lists the typical side effects of most antibiotics as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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TREATMENT FOR ACNE. FOR HOW LONG? WHICH ARE THE SECONDARY EFFECTS? ## Tetracycline is an antibiotic and when used for acne, it is normally taken in the 500mg dose, twice a day, until an improvement in the acne lesions is seen, then it may be discontinued or reduced to a 250mg dosage. Sid effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. Read more: Are there any questions or comments? ## Hello , will Tetraciclina MK 500mg help with a sinus infection ? and a cold ? ## Is this medication for gum infection

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Can I take tums antacid while on Augmentin 875-125???? ## Hello, Brandi! How are you? Yes, but you should be careful to take them about 2 hours apart, unless your doctor or pharmacist instructs otherwise. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this antibiotic as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I accidentally took a 5 month expired Levofloxacin earlier today left over for UTI. Got a new prescription today for the same. Should I wait a day to take the new meds or is it okay to take it tonight? ## No, you can start taking the new ones, unless your pharmacist has advised otherwise. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My dr sent me this medication, but I'm worried because all the info that I can find says that it is a risk for a pregnant woman, and I'm 27 weeks right now. My hemoglobin is low, please I need some information about it. ## Did you consult your doctor, before taking it? Because yes, it is contraindicated during pregnancy, breast feeding and in children under 2 months of age, due to some severe complications it can cause. Learn more: ## Hello, I was already planning on having a child when my doctor prescribed SMZ-TMP DS. At the pharmacy they informed me to practice abstinence during treatment. I had a reaction 3 pills into it and instantly stopped taking it, went to the ER. 3 days later I had intercourse. A month later I'm pregnant? What has happened to my baby? I read sooo mu...

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Can this antibiotic be used to treat a sinus infection? If so what is the dosage? ## Hello, Nita! How are you? Sorry about the sinus issue. The dosage actually depends on the severity of the infection, so it can vary from 250 to 500mgs taken 3 times a day for 10 to 14 days. Learn more Amoxicillin details here. Has your doctor confirmed the presence of an infection? Improper use of an antibiotic creates the risk of your developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. This medication may also cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. ## Does amoxicilina 500mg work to treat Gonorrhea?

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