Antibiotics Forums (Page 116)

I'll be having cataract surgery soon. Is there a natural eye drop that would act the same as the ridiculously overpriced prescription one? It's an antibiotic. And there are 2 others that are prescribed for inflammation I think....all totally 400+ dollars in the US. Thanks so much! ## Hello, Anna! How are you? No, there is nothing over the counter that would be the same. However, you could explain the expense to your doctor and ask them about possibly prescribing cheaper alternatives. The FDA lists the typical side effects of most eye drops used after such surgery as possibly including eye burning, stinging, redness and tearing. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thank you. The expense is one thing more on principal, really...gouging comes to mind. However, I'm not on...

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My left nibble was swollen and hot to the touch. I'm on smz/tmp ds. I had some daring Dr. who said it was MRSA. How does that happen if you're not intimately active? Can you help me in this situation with some answers? ## Hello, Lubie! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem you're having. You don't need to be intimately active to contact MRSA, it is just a type of bacterial infection, not an STI. They can sometimes just happen. You could have touched a doorknob that someone who had it touched and then brushed your breast, when undressing. I caught it once, on my face and had to take antibiotics for 2 weeks. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this antibiotic as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anyth...

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Yesterday I cut my self . my cut is 1 inch Long x 1/2 inch deep on tip of my hand. What antibiótico can I use. ## Hello, Oscar! How are you? I'm sorry about the cut. An antibiotic is really only needed, if it becomes infected. Taking one inappropriately could cause you to develop antibiotic resistant bacteria. Is it showing any signs of redness or swelling? Have you had it checked out by a medical professional? The FDA lists the typical side effects of antibiotics as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea.

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Hi there. I have a really bad tooth abscess; my jaw has swelled up. I was prescribed Mylan-Clindamycin 300mg,take 4 times daily. When will I start to see the swelling go down? ## Hello, Jakub! How are you? I'm sorry about the infection. The general rule with antibiotics is that if it's working, you shouldn't see any worsening after taking it for a full 24 hours and you should start to see improvement after a full 3 days of taking it. If there's no change after 3 days, you should consult your doctor. The FDA lists the typical side effects of antibiotics as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Jakub! I know it's been a few months since your post, but I'm in BAD shape, with a ...

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What i must not do when i am taking this medication ## Hello, Byron! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 500mgs of the antibiotic Azithromycin. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. You should be careful not to spend a lot of time in the sun, because it can make you more sensitive to it and you should take it one hour before, or 2 hours after a meal. Is there anything else I can help with?

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history of sambong ## Im done with my antibiotic medication due to amoebiasis. Is it okay to take SAMBONG as a maintenance for my sensitive stomach? ## ang asawa ko po umiihi na may kasamang dugo.. nag take po sya ng antibiotic na reseta ng doc. pero ganun padin po ang ihi nya.. nabasa ko po na magaling ang sambong re leaf forte.. 3x pa lang po sya nakaka take ng sambong may pinagbabago na sa pag ihi nya..

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doctor tell my mother to take sompraz hp for 7 days,she has moderate degree of oesophagitis,kind of antral gastritis,for 1 years,now her problem is after taking sompraz hp its one kind of bitterness in her mouth for the whole days,what should she do?she should stop taking the tablets or any other process ## Sompraz-HP contains Clarithromycin, Amoxicillin and Esomeprazole, it is used to reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach and treat the H. Pylori bacteria that can cause such conditions. The funny taste in her mouth can be a normal side effect, so she should make sure she is taking it with a full, 8 ounce glass of water and, unless her doctor instructs her otherwise, she should continue taking it as prescribed. Once she finishes her course of treatment, the side effects shoul...

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Got a bad sinus infection swelled up bad will they help ## Hello, Kel! How are you? I'm sorry about the sinus infection. Tetracycline is an antibiotic that can be used to treat various types of bacterial infections, so you should take it as instructed by your doctor. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. However, this one is most commonly used to treat acne and skin infections, so it may not be appropriate for all infections and you shouldn't take it, if your doctor hasn't instructed you to do so. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I'm allergic to Keflex and Penicillin.. Can I take macrobid? ## Hello, James! How are you? Macrobid contains Nitrofurantoin, so it is a different antibiotic. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach pain. However, since you are allergic to the others, there is a risk of your also being allergic to the Macrobid. A person who is allergic to one or more medications usually discovers more that they are allergic and have bad reactions to. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My ex gf is allergic to penicillin. Can she take this teva 5312 pill??? ## Has her doctor prescribed it for her? Teva lists this tablet as containing 500mgs of Ciprofloxacin, which is a different antibiotic. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea.

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So i want to do MDMA for the weekened. My doctor has prescribed me Levofloxacin for 10 days for chronic prostatitis, which i intend to use 3-5 days after MDMA use. Dose of mdma will be about 0,7 grams over the course of 3 days. I'm not a regural user, last time i used was 1 year ago. I would like to know if i shouldnt use MDMA at all, due to interactions with the drug, or because my immune system will be weakened. Generally i am in good health except from my prostatitis. Thanks ## Don't MDMA can kill you. Seriously! mdma killed a friend of mine, a truck full of mdma ran over him.

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Doesn't it work on a month-old call ## Hello, George! How are you? Amoxicillin is an antibiotic that's only effective for treating certain types of bacterial infections, so it will not treat a cold, because colds are caused by viruses. 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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Had this med for a spider bite a couple hours f months ago but never used it. Could I take it to treat a uti? ## Hello, Danielle! How are you? In this case, it depends on the type of bacteria that have caused the UTI. In many cases, the preferred antibiotic to treat them is Nitrofurantoin, so it would be best to have it checked out to be sure. The FDA lists the typical antibiotic 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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Hi I'm a young guy still in highschool I freak out all the time but anyways I worried about my tooth it got infected and said I needed a root canal and the tooth beside it is all right but the one beside it is throbbing and it hurts to push its my front tooth I don't want to lose it at a young age please help ## Hello, Jared! How are you? I'm sorry about your tooth ache! A root canal doesn't constitute losing the tooth. As detailed by the NIH, it involves drilling down into the tooth to remove the roots that have been damaged by the infection and then the tooth is usually capped. This eliminates the pain and prevents reinfection. The other tooth may not be infected itself, it could be painful due to the infection in the other one, but only your dentist can let you know f...

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I have been taking akt-4 for the past month but now I am having pain in my knee joints and wrist joints. Is it also one of the side effects of the medicine? ## I am also under the course of AKT compound drugs.I am taking around 5 months..first 4 months I have not get any pain..but now i am getting pain and swelling on knee.. Please let me know if you get any updates. ## My father has taken AKT4 for 1 month but he still complains of pain in his knee. Is it a side effect? If yes, what should we do? ## I am also under the course of AKT-4 compound drugs. I am taking around 2 months..during the first month I did not feel any pain..but now I am getting pain and swelling on my knee. ## Knee pain or joint pains are one the side effects of taking AKT-4. So, just don't worry. ## I have been t...

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JUST AN ANSWER, PLEASE. ## Yes, the white, oblong tablet with 303 on one side and LUPIN on the other is a 500mg Cefuroxime tablet, it's an antibiotic that's used to treat various types of infections. Learn more Cefuroxime details here. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Are there any questions or comments? Is there anything I can help with? ## Can you break a Lupin 303 pill in half? It's a 500 mg and it is just nasty tasting. It leaves a bad taste in the back of my throat for hours and burping brings the taste back. I took it in halves one time but I'm not sure if its safe. It doesn't say anything about it on my prescription bottle. ## I have a sinus infection what shood I do

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White and Blue Capsule 1/4 X 3/4 ## I have sinus and allergy drainage, is this piill OK to take for that, I had a friend buy the 500mg azitromicina in Mexico. ## I took the Mexican Azitromicina 500 mg for sinus infection, and it worked for me. Presentation comes in 3 caplets and box reads, Azibiot. ## Azitromicina is the Mexican brand name for the antibiotic Azithromycin. This will only help with infections and due to the dangers of allergic reactions and developing drug resistant infections, it should never be used unless prescribed by your doctor. Some of the most common side effects include: nausea, drowsiness, diarrhea and skin rash. ## I started to suffer a severe chest infection whilst in Spain a visit to the chemist I purchased a 3 day course of Azitromicina Sandoz 500mg. 3 days ...

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We used to be able to get this for use with infections and cuts.Very effective. is it availa ble for purchase? ## From what I'm able to gather, Sulfathiazole Penicillin ointment is primarily sold in Mexico and seldom found in the U.S. Another user on this site mentioned that: "I found it possible to purchase it in any state of mexico at any pharmacy in the city. You will almost always find it at a pharmacy in tijuana. It is very common." Because it is not readily available in the U.S. I recommend searching online under various mexican-based drug stores, as that is probably your best bet, aside from actually going to Mexico to pick some up. I hope this helps! ## Could this use on if u have a Virginia iche

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Iv been on the meds for a few years to treat acne and am hoping it would of stopped me from catching the virus. ## Have you consulted your doctor? While it is an effective antibiotic, the fact that you've been on it for quite awhile might mean that you've developed some antibiotic resistance, so it may not be effective at treating or preventing other infections. Thus, if you've been exposed to Chlamydia, you may need to be treated with a different antibiotic to prevent complications. ## Has anyone taken doxycycline hyclate and developed a fever?

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Can I take ilvitrim if I slept with a hiv positive person so as I can not be infected ## Ilvitrim contains the active ingredients Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim. It is an antibiotic that is used to treat various types of infections. Although the therapeutic regimen of patients with HIV infection, frequently includes trimethoprim + sulfamethoxazole", it is my understanding that the risk of serious side effects vs the potential benefits of the drug, can make it a difficult option for short and/or long term use. Furthermore, I do wonder what benefits, if any, they might be receiving from an antibiotic, since antibiotics in and of themselves cannot be used to prevent or cure viral infections such as HIV. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim...

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