Antibiotics Forums (Page 157)

Last year I suffered a major toxicity to Tylenol and cannot take that drug. Last week I was prescribed augmentin 825. After six days on it, I am having so many symptoms that are similar to Tylenol toxicity. Are there any-active or nonmedicinal-ingredients common to both drugs? ## Hi Curious! If you are having the same symptoms as you did with the Tylenol, you really need to call your doctor right away. ## P.s. Augmentin is used to treat bacterial infections and I couldn't find that it contains Tylenol. Are you taking it with food? I would still call the doctor. ## @Curious, According to the US National Library of Medicine, liver toxicity (although infrequent), can occur in individuals taking Augmentin. Ref: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9380177 Because the Acetaminophen in Tylenol also ex...

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can you use ciprofloxacin to treat cough issuses ## Hello, Jexxie! How are you? No, this is an antibiotic that's used to treat or prevent bacterial infections, so it will not do anything to treat or suppress coughing. Side effects to this medication may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Did your doctor prescribe this for you?

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Can bactrim ds 800mg 160 mg oral tablet... (20 tabs) treat venereal diseases ## Hello, Deontrail! How are you? Which venereal disease? Some of them require different medications, so most specific information is required. Was it prescribed by your doctor? Side effects to this medication may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea.

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Hi, I finished my course betamox 500mg 3x a day on sunday evening, we're having a b day tonight will it be safe iif I have a few drinks! ## It may take a bit for any side effects from the Betamox to wear off, so you may still want to be careful and make sure you aren't driving, if you choose to imbibe. Learn more Betamox details here. Are there any other questions or comments? ## Just wanna know if I can take alcohol while I'm on my 5 day course of betamox 250mg ## The doctor prescribed 250mg betamox antibiotics for the flue, I want to know if I take 10 at the same time what willl happen to me.

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white oval pill with cr500 imprinted on one side and an arrow/wing on the other side ## This contains Ciprofloxacin 500mgs, a generic for Cipro. This is an antibiotic. ## cr500what kind of pill are those. ## It's an antibiotic. ## It's a generic for Cipro. ## V on one side and cr500 is used to treat cancer I am taking it now antibiotic

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My bichon has red on the inside of his ears and a hot spot below his ear another hot spot on his neck. I put this lotion on him a few minutes ago....he's allergic to chicken, I gave him treats that said peanut butter & banana...1st ingredient on the back is chicken.... Is it ok to use this medicine on him....hope so! ## Hi Colleen! You should always contact your Vet before using any medication on you pet. ## @Colleen, Cats is right about contacting your vet first, especially when it comes to administering "prescription-only" medications like Clindamycin. From what I understand, determining the proper application for pets is usually based on the weight/size of the animal. However, a vet would surely be able to give you more specific details on how much to give your dog, w...

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Can clindamycin hydrochloride capsules,USP 300mg cure jock itch my husband has a bad case of jock itch please help ## Hello, Vanessa! How is your husband doing? No, it will not. Jock itch is actually caused by a fungus and will require an antifungal medication to eradicate it. There are many available over the counter, or he can consult his doctor for a prescription. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have been on By Mycin for 5 days and have finished my prescription. I found that my body developed a slight smell while on the drug. Is this a side effect of By Mycin and if so how long will the smell last. Thanking you, Rosemary Traynor ## Hello Rosemary, I can't find any reputable sources stating body odor as a side effect of By-Mycin, which contains the main ingredient Doxycyline. However, that doesn't mean it isn't a side effect since everyone has different body chemistry and can therefore react differently to medications. My only guess is that it could possibly be a yeast infection, as those are quite common after taking antibiotics and can cause an unpleasant odor. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Doxycycline Details I hope this helps in some way! #...

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I am diabetic and have cirrhosis of the liver, is this medication alright to use? ## Actually, Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim, the active ingredients in Bactrim, are listed as being contraindicated in anyone with severe liver disease or failure. Learn more bactrim details here. Did your doctor advise you to take it? ## er Dr they have my records and it surely says that I came back positive for hep b. I just know that the wrong Rx could kill me or bring back for more damage

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Is it safe to use in pregnancy 8 month and one week ## Hi Anup, Based on my research, Moxclav (amoxicillin + clavulanic acid) is classified as a pregnancy category B drug by the FDA. This means that there have been "no proven risks associated with human use". The US National Library of Medicine also verifies its safety in one of their controlled studies, stating that "exposure to amoxicillin + clavulanic acid during pregnancy is unlikely to result in an increased risk of fetal malformations." Ref: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1884575 I hope this helps to answer your question!

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I've recently discovered Microscopy. My insurance pays for it and it is available, but is likely to prevent disease and complications - so it isn't widely recommended by doctors. Microscopy means that a culture is grown on a petri dish to discover the disease causing bacteria. An antibiotics is then prepared to effectively kill the particular bacteria. This reduces use of antibiotics and helps maintain health and digestion. Some microscopy requires only spitting into a container - which is much easier than the blood tests that look for antibodies or general infections. It doesn't cost much and saves the insurance companies money - because it is less invasive and will protect health.

will doxycycl hycl 1oo mg cause puffiness under eyes I have this since taking it for 5 days ## Hi quilter, Based on my research, swelling of the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, etc.. can occur when taking Doxycycline hyclate. It's important that you contact your doctor immediately about the issues you are experiencing. You may be having an allergic reaction, and will likely need to consider switching medications. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Doxycycline Details Do you have any more questions? If so, please post back! ## Went to my reg MD--symptons were aching musles-joints--not enough energy to sit up--have slept for 4 days and nights ,which i never do--constipated(which happens now and again) uncontrollable chills then fever (100.8 has been highest) and 4...

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I found a white oblong pil, scored on one side, with the markings lp272. What is it? ## This tablet contains 800mgs of Sulfamethoxazole and 160mgs of Trimethoprim, the active ingredients in Bactrim, it is an antibiotic that's used to treat various types of infections. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with? ## can you help me with bladder infection

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Was out swimming and got sunburn on my back. Now i have hives on 1/4 of my body and fever. Itching and cannot sleep. ## Have you contacted your doctor? There are reasons that these medications usually list cautions about sun exposure, but your doctor may be able to suggest ways to alleviate the problem, such as some Benadryl, or something similar. ## I was exposed to the sun while taking the above medicine I have small red bumps mostly on my legs and arms. I started taking benadryl. How long after should they go away? ## Im having the same issue and my anniversary is in 2 days I really need to know how to make this go away too

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Am 7weeks pregnant and was placed on augmentin as a result of white blood cell infection...Am worried because u noticed my pregnancy syptoms stated disappearing yesterday,could this be because of the drug?can it also messup my homones and can i withdraw from taking it?need your advice please.

Hi doctor am having burning stomach, belching, chronic dypesia and its painful, have been tested for h-pylori and its negative, deed OGD and found having mild gastritis. what is the right medicine for that cause doctor described amoxcline 1gmx 2, tinidazole 1g od 10/7and omeprazole 20mg x 2 for 10 days? ## Hello, Fredrick! How are you doing? If the test for H. Pylori was negative, then the only one of those you should need is the Omeprazole, but it usually requires a longer course of it, about 4 weeks, or so. Its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, flatulence and stomach pain. Did the doctor tell you why they prescribed the antibiotics? ## Thanks for your reply, The Doctor sayed they give two antibiotic so that it can kill any bacteria incase if they are responsible for the gas....

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I found the pill titled above and need to know what it is. Again it is small, yellow, football shaped, & has the number 189 on one side. ## I located a pill that is yellow, and has 189 on it. This picture is similar to the one I found. The numbers are different but the shape and color are the same. Click here to see a picture of the pill. If this is your pill it's Amoxicillin 125 mg and clavulanate 31.25 mg, the combination results in an antibiotic with an increased spectrum of action and restored efficacy against -lactamase producing amoxicillin-resistant bacteria. To learn more click on the link below... If this is not your pill, please post back with any more information so I can assist you in finding the right pill. ## Thanks, but that is not the pill I found. The following ...

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Whenever I had a rosacea flare up I took erythromycin 1 a day for a week. it works. I have a year old bottle. is it safe to take? ## Hello, JoJo! How are you? No, it's not good to take antibiotics, once they've expired, the loss of potency creates the risk of developing drug resistant bacteria. It would be best to get a new prescription. Side effects to this medication may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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what is the use of this medicine ## Hello, Rani! How are you? This medication contains the active ingredient Ofloxacin, which is an antibiotic that's used to treat bacterial infections. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have a prescription for amoxicillin 875 mg twice a day for uti.. It upsets my stomach a bit so I wondered if I can break them in half and take them 4 times a day. Maybe it will help with my stomach irritation. ## Hello, Sixcharm! How are you? No, it would be best to take them as prescribed, but you can try taking them with a meal, rather than on an empty stomach. Just avoid dairy foods, which can sometimes affect the absorption of some medications. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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