Antibiotics Forums (Page 174)

for which types infection this medicine is used ## Hello, Anshul! Clavam is an antibiotic that can be used to treat many types of bacterial infections, so if you're doctor has prescribed it, then taking it would most likely be to your benefit. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more Clavam details here. Are there any other questions or concerns?

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My son has been on Purbac for about 3 weeks and about 2 weeks into the treatment he developed a bad rash and temp which he still has 10 days later. Doctors say he has a virus but it does not seem to be improving. Can you develop an allergic reaction 2 weeks after taking Purbac or would the allergic reaction occur instantly ## Hello, Dee! How is your son doing? So sorry about the problems that he's having. And yes!!!! An allergic reaction can occur that long after starting it. One of the active ingredients in this is a sulfa based antibiotic called Sulfamethoxazole and it happened to me last year. I made it 9 days into a 10 day course of taking it and broke out in the rash, fever, swollen glands and etc. Learn more Purbac details here. Generally, it only gets worse if someone continu...

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I came down with a cold 4 days ago taking cold meds for it .I also came down with a urinary tract infection 2 weeks ago. Saw my urologist Fri. Im taking Nitrofurantoin until the results come back Monday.I also have a hernia up near my ribcage most likely from lifting to heavy of objects when I was working 8 years ago. can I still have a colonoscopy done Monday ?Im afraid that all these issues are getting in the way. ## Hello, Ressolute! How are you? Under these circumstances, I think it would be best to double check with your doctor. I'm not sure if anything you've been taking would affect the test results, or if taking products to empty your bowel could affect the antibiotic. Have you called to check, yet?

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I have to take vitamin D and AmLodipine Besylate. And lactalose.I was hurting in my back and doctor percribed sulfamethoxazole-TMP DS I got sick and still today had black stools ## Hello, Sister! How are you feeling? The Sulfamethozale/TMP is an antibiotic that's used to treat bacterial infections. Learn more SMZ/TMP details here. However, with your getting sick and the black stool, I really think you should consult your doctor. again. That could be indicative of something serious going on, so in this case it's best to be safe and have it checked into. Are there any other questions or concerns?

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Can ilvitrim be prescribed to a person who is not HIV positive? ## HI, Willy! Yes, Ilvitrim is just an antibiotic, it contains Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim, it's used to treat various types of infections. It may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. If you're taking it and notice hives or severely darkened urine, you should seek medical attention as those may be the signs of a dangerous reaction to this medication. Learn more Ilvitrim details here. It's just frequently given to people infected with HIV to try to prevent their acquiring an infection, since having one could be very dangerous to their health. Is anything else I can help with? ## Hi I just being given ilvitrim by my doctor to however I must still go for cd4 coun...

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after taking this medication for 4 days my wife feels weak and shakey she has the same side effects after wearing a nitro patch any connections in the name Nitro ## They may be distantly related, most medications are if they have similar parts to their names. Learn more Nitrofurantoin details here. However, this is an antibiotic and it can also cause those as side effects, in some people, along with diarrhea, nausea and non-allergic skin rash. How long has she been taking it?

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After a stool test I was diagnosed with Entamoeba Coli Cysts. I was giving Fasigyn Tablets (Tinidazole) and Gabbroral (Aminosidine) to take because I was having severe diarrhea. I didn't take the tablets because my diarrhea stopped and I was no longer sick.. Should I still take it anyway to avoid this from happening again OR if it does happen again just take the tablets at that time??????? I am a little worried about taking the Gabbroral..side effects say it may cause anorexia ## Hello, Nicole! How are you doing? Yes, the condition may still need treated. Have you consulted your doctor, again? They'd be the best person to advise you in this matter. However, generally, such a condition doesn't clear up, without treatment, so it is likely to recur if you don't take the med...

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I don't have insurance or much money. I know exactly what's wrong with me, kind of embarrasing. I had it before know the symptoms, and know what I need to cure it. A single doseof Zithormax. if I only I could find a doctor that would do a phone appointment an write me a prescription! Can anyone help me? ## Unfortunately, it isn't legal for a doctor to do that, I'm very sorry. The only suggestion I can make is that you go to your nearest ER, where they can treat you or prescribe an appropriate antibiotic. Are there any other questions or concerns?

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Hi doctor I'm having a big problem with my vigina its so itchy and I've got unbearable abdominal pains I did consult my gynae he said I have uterus infection and prescribed Antibiotics but now the problem doesn't go away. I also noticed that I have white discharge and my vigina is red! What could be wrong here Thanks ## Hello, Zimmie! How are you? If you have itching, redness and a white discharge, after finishing the antibiotics, there's a chance that they may have caused a yeast infection. You need to go see the gynecologist, again, so they can check it out for you and prescribe the proper medication, if necessary. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thank you I went to the chemist and they prescribed Canex V, Probiotics and Pyridium but I've noticed this me...

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Can rx693 be used to treat my swollen face due to a tooth ache? ## Hello, Roland! How are you? Sorry about the toothache, they are pretty horrible. This tablet contains 300mgs of the antibiotic Clindamycin, which can be used to treat various types of bacterial infections. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more Clindamycin details here. Did your doctor or dentist prescribe it for this? If not, then you should see your dentist for an appropriate antibiotic and treatment. If you only have leftover antibiotics from treating another infection, you may not have enough to complete a full course of them to eradicate the infection and that creates the risk of your developing antibiotic resistance. Additionally, if it is a dental infection, the...

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I've been taking this medicine for 2 days and have been burping constantly so much that it is causing mild chest pain from air build up is this ok and is it ok to take gas x or something similar ## hello, Paul! How are you? Sorry about the gas/acid issue. Yes, this medication can cause excess stomach acid and a gas medication or antacid may help, but it depends on the specific one you wish to take, since some may cause interactions. Gas-X, which contains the active ingredient Simethicone isn't listed as causing any problems or interactions, but others would need to be checked individually and all such information should be double checked with your doctor or pharmacist, before taking anything. Learn more Bactrim details here. And I also need to caution you that any chest pain sho...

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My dentist proscribed me amoxicillin for my gums. He proscribed 250g three times a day. I have been taking it twice a day for several days. Any serious complications from this? ## Under dosing an already low dose may not be the best idea, unless you're using other natural alternatives as an adjunct therapy. Reason being is that if you don't kill the infection, it can become more resistant and harder to kill the next time around. So you may want to continue taking it as prescribed if this is a concern to you. How long has your doctor prescribed it to you for? Most antibiotics like this are generally prescribed for up to 7-10 days, depending on the type & severity of the infection. A 250mg dose indicates that your infection may not be very serious, otherwise they probably woul...

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Hello I was prescribed augmentin for an ear infection and im almost done with them but recently within the last few days ive noticed my vaginal area is super itchy. Its driving me nuts but I dont have much discharge (if any besides my usual) so I dont think its a yeast infection. Could this be caused by the augmentin and what should I do for relief? ## Hello, Smash! How are you? It could still be a yeast infection, not everyone gets large amounts of discharge with them. You should consult your doctor to get a proper diagnosis and treatment, if applicable. They will be able to let you know what's going on. Learn more Augmentin details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Can gelemicin cause flesh eating bacteria allergic reaction? ## Hello, Deborah! How are you? Flesh eating bacteria, necrotizing fasciitis, is an actual bacterial infection, not an allergic reaction. I believe what you're meaning to ask about is Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, which is the result of a hypersensitivity reaction to some antibiotics. And yes, there is a risk for it with Gelmicin, just like with virtually all other antibiotics, though it is a very low risk. Are there any other questions or concerns?

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my mother is suffering with urine infection from past 20 years reports are saying everything is normal and we have consulted many doctors but no use she still suffering withe the same she has hernia recently a doctor suggested glevo 750 she is using from past 1 week but things didn't come into control sill now moreover she is complaining from severe leg pains request you to provide any suggestions ## MY DAD IS SUFFERING FROM A UN DIAGNOSABLE DISEASE BECAUSE HE ATE GLEVO 750 TABLET BEFORE LAST 3 MONTH AGO .BUT NOW HE HAD UNDER GONE A GALLBLADDER OPERATION NOW AND HIS GALLBLADDER HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM HIS BODY.BUT TILL NOW HE IS TELLING THE BODY IS UNCONTROLLABLE SOMETHING IS DOING IN HIS BODY .THE BODY IS GETTING COOLED AND EVEN I TOUCHED HIS LEGS AND HANDS . THAT ALSO BECAME COLD .W...

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How long after competing course do side effects last for ## Hello, Sue! How are you doing? Did you experience some bad ones from it? It really depends on your body, but if they were severe, it may take several weeks for them all to taper off. Learn more Trimethoprim details here.

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Hi, I have suffered for a couple of months from bloating (accompanied by back pain when present) ontop I have had un-explained trace blood in urine when doing urine analysis. one of the doctors prescribed Fasigyn (4 pills) and for the first time in months I felt relieved, as if this is the magical pill. Two weeks later, the bloating came back ? Doctor is suggesting CT scan for stomach ? did the one time 4 pills kill the parasiste and why the syptoms came back... ## Hello, Sam! How are you doing? You should go ahead and get the CT scan, those can also be symptoms of kidney stones and you may be having trouble passing one or more. When is it scheduled?

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Can it be use for infections for teeth ## Hello, Najwhya! How are you? This is a generic for Bactrim, which is an antibiotic that's used to treat various types of bacterial infections. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more Bactrim details here. But you should only take it, if your doctor or dentist has instructed you to do so. It may not be appropriate for your infection or you may not have an actual infection that requires an antibiotic. Additionally, seeing your dentist is still necessary, because the underlying problem that has caused the infection will still need to be fixed. Are there any other questions or concerns?

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After I took my medications, which included Sulfam Tri, I began to itch all over. Could this drug be the cause ? ## Hello, Paul! How are you feeling? That could be the sign of an allergic reaction and when they happen with this medication, they usually just continue to get worse. Thus, you need to consult your doctor as soon as possible. Learn more Sulfam Tri TB details here. What other medications do you take?

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I was prescribed sulfatrim DS for a minor bladder infection. Today is my second day taking it (fourth dose). I am now experiencing weakness, anxiety, minor headache, some itching of the skin, achy muscles and joints, pounding in chest, and just a general sense of illness. I'm wondering if these are severe side effects and if I should go to the ER right away or if it is ok and after I finish the antibiotics tomorrow these symptoms will go away? ## Hello, Emma! How are you feeling? Sorry about the problems that you're experiencing. The itchiness is the red flag here, it could be due to an allergic reaction, which does occur in a fairly large percentage of people that take a sulfa drug. Have you consulted your doctor? You need to do so, as soon as possible. If it is an allergic rea...

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