Antibiotics Forums (Page 141)

I'm on blood thinners, and have developed an infection in my lower leg. Will the use of levofloxacin hamper my warfarin effectiveness? ## HI, Mark! Sorry about the infection. However, you should see your doctor for a different antibiotic. The Levofloxacin can actually increase the effectiveness of the Warfarin, which greatly increased your risk of bleeding. Learn more Levofloxacin details here. Learn more Warfarin details here. Is is considered a significant interaction danger, so the combination should be avoided. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I was prescribed 500MG of Levofloxacin for a sinus infection and broke out with a rash on my legs which is very itchy. I have taken this medicine before and never had a problem. I am allergic to soft shelled seafood or any drug a...

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Can I use clindamycclyndamycin 150 capsules 3 months after use by date...take 4 of them 1 hr before going to dentist ## Hello, Josie! How are you? I assume that you take them due to a heart issue, to prevent possible infection from dental treatments? If so, then it would be best to check with your doctor, before taking them, since they are expired. Antibiotics tend to lose effectiveness once expired, so it may be better for you to obtain a new supply. 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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My child got amoxicillin in the middle of February. It says to throw away March 6 would it be safe to continue using. ## @Daniela, Long term studies from Harvard University as well the LA Times, both determined that many pharmaceutical drugs still remain safe 10-40 years after the listed expiration date. Knowing this, I wouldn't foresee any problems taking something that's only a month past due. I also highly doubt that it would've lost any efficacy in such a short time frame. Further research I've done suggests that many expiration dates are not necessarily "exact", but are rather based upon mere speculation and short term studies. Often times drug companies only evaluate efficacy/safety up to a certain point; and in order to get consumers to continue purchasing...

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I started taking Amoxicillin earlier this week for a throat infection. About 2 or 3 days after I started taking it, I started to develop jaw pain that comes and goes. Somebody told me it was just nerve pain. Has anyone else ever experienced anything like this while taking Amoxicillin? ## Hey Amanda, sorry to hear about the jaw pain you're having. I don't know if it could be related to nerve damage or not, but I just wanted to inform you that I have come across studies from ehealthme indicating that jaw pain was associated with the use of Amoxicillin in 411 out of 22,270 patients. So although relatively less common, it does appear to be a possibility. Amoxicillin also lists joint pain/inflammation, swollen lymph glands (nodes underneath the jaw), and difficulty with swallowing on...

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I just got poison ivy on my ankle. Will amoxicilin help that? ## No, amoxicillin is an antiboitic and is used for infections. You need something like benadryl or calamine lotion. Something to help with the itch and allergic reaction. ## Your best bet, if this is the first time you have caught it, is to see your doctor for an evaluation. The medication you can use for it, will be based on the severity or your reaction to it. You should never try to self treat or self diagnose. ## I once had a reaction to a mosqito bite and the doctor prescribed benadryl to me so I think that would be your best bet. but I'm not sure. you should talk to your doctor ## Please give me right poison name i can understand to right poison name

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I sliced my finger and got nine stitches it hurt a lot and was wondering if I could take neurobium for the pain I am taking keflex the antibiotic.....???? ## Hello, Raphael! How are you? Yes, Neurobion, as listed by the FDA, is just a multivitamin nutritional supplement, so there shouldn't be any problem taking it, as long as your doctor approves. It is pretty potent, so it may cause some nausea, after taking it. It will not, however, work like regular analgesics to alleviate pain. The side effects of Keflex may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My doctor gave me keflex, I received the generic drug for it. When I was 5 or 6 I had a severe allergic reaction to penicillin...trouble breathing and hives and my parents had to take me to ER. I think I've used keflex before but I'm not sure. Just want to make sure it's ok. Should I take it and have a reaction, would I be proactive by having benedryl nearby? Thank you! ## Hello, Tiffany! How are you? Keflex contains the active ingredient Cephalexin, so it's a different medication. But yes, if you have ever had an allergy problem, you can't go wrong by keeping Benadryl around, just in case, as long as it's safe for you to take. Side effects to this antibiotic may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help wit...

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I cannot find the prescribing doseage info, I think it is a 300 mg hcl capsul, three times daily for eight days, is this an effective doseage for a mild infection? ## Hello, Donnie! How are you? The FDA classifies Clindamycin as an antibiotic that can be used effectively to treat various types of bacterial infections. Did your doctor prescribe it for bronchitis? Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Are there any markings on the capsules?

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my spouse was prescribed sulfamethoxazole -tmp ds on feb 25. for 3 days. 1 tab 2-day she took total 5 tabs and had to stop. got severe headaches starting feb 27. it's now march 4th and still have headaches. went to er, doctor found nothing, did ct scan. prescribed fioricet 5-0-325-40 but pharmacy sub butal-acet-caff 50-325-40, which is not helping headaches. can any one help ## Hello, Dennis! How is she feeling? Has it eased up, yet? When I had an allergic reaction to this antibiotic a few years ago, it took a couple weeks for the headache it caused to go away, so it may just be a matter of time, if the doctors found no other reason for it. Other side effects, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. What type of infection wa...

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Just started on this prescription for a urinary infection after being pulled off of Cipro which gave me headaches and made sleep difficult. Is Sulphamethox similar to Cipro when it comes to avoiding calcium (milk/dairy products) 2 hours before and 6 hours after taking it? I was told that eating or drinking calcium rich foods diminished the effects and needed to know if this applied to Sulphamethox as well. Thanks ## Hello, Kevin! How are you? Since this is a different type of antibiotic, dairy products do not affect its absorption. 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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How soon after taking certIn can someone take amoxicillin? I too ceftin last night can I take amoxicillin today? ## Hello, Lee! How are you? Yes, as long as your doctor has approved the change, you can switch cleanly from one antibiotic to another. 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? ## How much time does one have to wait after taking ceftin before one can start amoxicillin?

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I started my son's antibiotic today at 10:30am. He is prescribed 1 Amoxicillin 250mg chewable tablet 3 times a day for 10 days. I was curious what are the times to give this to him today, also if I can change the time to 7:30am/3:30-45pm/8-9:30pm tomorrow? He starts back to school on monday morning and I would like to give it to him before school then after school and before bed daily for the remainder of the ten days. Would that be ok? ## Yes, unless the doctor specifically prescribed it as needing to be taken every 8 hours, then you can dose it this way, it doesn't have to be precise. 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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My mother s 53 year old,hv UTI problem last 8 months, and also kidney stone bcs of increasing uric acid. She takes amikacin injection for 15 days, then she feel relief for 1 month but urine infection started again so we r very tensed, pls give me a suggestion wht should I do?

Will 500mg penicillin vk cure both said infections? And how many if so should i take? ## Hello, Drew! How are you? Have you seen a doctor to verify that you have such infections? Penicillin is generally not the preferred antibiotic to treat either infection. According to the NIH, the preferred one for Chlamydia is Azithromycin or Doxycycline and for Gonorrhea, it's usually Ceftriaxone. Thus, you should see your doctor to get the right medication. 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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I am having difficulty completely emptying my bladder. My ultrasound report indicates insufficient residue. My PSA level is 5.24 ng/ml and my prostate weight is 35.1 grams. I've been advised to take Flotral D once daily for up to a month. Is this the right medication? How long will I have to continue this treatment?

I am on augmentin and when I started taking I stoped wanting to do things around the house and I didn't want to go anywhere. My legs got weak and thought I would fall if I walked a long ways.I was afraid to go anywhere because I was to weak to walk ## Hello, Denise! How are you? The FDA classifies this medication as an antibiotic that used to treat or prevent various types of infections and its other side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. How long will you be taking it? Those symptoms should go away about a week or so, after finishing your course of treatment with it.

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I'm currently dealing with a tooth infection and unfortunately, I can't get an appointment with my dentist until Tuesday, and today is Friday. My wife has Cefdinir at home. Would that help reduce the swelling in my face? ## Hello, Witchdr! How are you feeling? I'm sorry about the dental infection. According to MedlinePlus, “Cefdinir is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria such as bronchitis, infections of the skin, ears, sinuses, throat, and tonsils. Cefdinir is in a class of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria.” [1] So while it can be used to treat oral infections, it may take several days to start having an effect and it may not reduce swelling immediately. To do that, it has to start eradicating the infecti...

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I was prescribed amox tr-k clv 875mg on March 2, 2015 and been on it 8 days. Took meds yesterday afternoon notice my inside of ears felt hot my inside of nose felt like a burning sensation and my arms felt hot. I called my pharmacy. They told me it usually takes a few days before an allergic reaction starts. I called my doctor she told me to take Benadryl.. I was wondering do I still need to be evaluated by a Doctor. ## Hello, Vette77! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem you had. However, that doesn't really sound like an allergic reaction. That usually involves swelling, hives and itchy skin rash. Typical side effects of this antibiotic, as listed by the FDA, may include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. And yes, I think it would be best to ...

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exactly what does this medication do ---????? ## Amoxicillin with Clavulanic Acid, the generic for Augmentin, is an antibiotic that is used to treat or prevent various types of infections. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with? ## Can amox/clav help treat cellulitis?

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I was prescribed this for 8 days for cat bites on my hand. Twice a day. When should the swelling go down? ## Hello, Judy! How are you? The general rule for antibiotics is that if they're working for you, you should see no worsening of your condition, after taking them for a full 24 hours and improvement should be seen after a full 3 days. If it doesn't improve after that time, you should contact your doctor as you might require a different one. Is there anything else I can help with? ## How quickly should you feel side effects from oral 875mg of Augmentin?

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