Antibiotics Forums (Page 84)

I'm on amoxicillin 500mg 3 times a day. I still have an ear infection and fluids behind my drum. Can i start zpak? Would it help heal it? ## Which one has your doctor instructed you to take? That is the one you should take. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea.

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Her E.R. doctor prescribed her amoxicillin 400mg/5 ml and she is supposed to take 10ml by mouth two times a day. Is this too much? She is only 40 lbs. ## It should be given to her according to the doctor's instructions. At her age, it is prescribed by weight and severity of the infection being treated. 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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Took moxifloxacin 5 days bad side effects is it safe too start amoxicillin as been 2 days since i took moxifloxacin. Had tooth extraction is a precaution because have cvid and had 7 months previously staph aureus sinus infection. Dentist said tooth not infected but been 7 days healing very slow cause diabetic and cvid. Please help. Thank you.. ## Yes, you can smoothly switch from one to the other. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this antibiotic as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. I also experienced a bad reaction to Moxifloxacin a few months ago and was told not to take, again. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I just got off zpack about a week ago and before that i had taken penicillin vk 500mg. So i wanted to know if it's ok to take doxycycline 100 mg because my ears are bothering me now? ## That is fine, if your medical provider has instructed you to do so. The FDA lists the typical side effects of these antibiotic as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. However, doing so without confirmation that you have an infection could cause you to develop antibiotic resistant bacteria, which could put your life in danger. Why have you been taking so many antibiotics?

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I have a sinus infection. I got Augmentin clav 500 mg last week. Today I got Augmentin 875 mg. Can I take a new one after 8 hrs of taking the smaller dosage? ## Yes, you should follow your doctor's instructions for taking the new, higher dosage. 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 recently had a sore throat, cold and fever. I found an old pack of my husband's Moxifloxacin 400 mg and on the first day I took two, on day 2, I took one dose. Then I looked up Moxifloxacin to make sure it was a bd dose, not od. Turns out the whole medicine was wrong. I felt dizzy a couple of times on both days. Should I stop takin it? Or continue once a day for 5 days?? ## Hello, Tans! How are you feeling? You should definitely consult your doctor, this is a very potent antibiotic that can cause some serious side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, and diarrhea, as reported by the FDA. It is never a good idea to try to self-diagnose and take a medication that has not been prescribed for you. Please allow your physician to prescribe an appropriate medication, if one is n...

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If I'm allergic to antibiotic - Amoxicillin, can I take the medicine - Aleve?? If I'm allergic to antibiotic - Amoxicillin, can I take the medicine - Aleve?? If I'm allergic to antibiotic - Amoxicillin, can I take the medicine - Aleve?? ## Aleve is classified as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory that contains the active ingredient Naproxen, so it is not an antibiotic and is not related to Amoxicillin. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and stomach irritation. However, that does not mean that there isn't a risk of also discovering other medications that you are also allergic to. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I took my first dose of augmentin this evening and when I was going to sleep my hands started itching. I finally got annoyed enough to go look for some cortisone cream and when I turned on the light I saw that my whole body was red - except my face. It's worst on my feet, inner part of legs, stomach and arms. My hands and feet are what itch the most. I just took Benadryl and a probiotic. Should I be concerned? Will this go away in the morning? It's driving me nuts already. ## SDB YES you should be concerned. Your experiencing an allergic reaction and should seek assistance immediately. Please visit your nearest urgent care or emergency room for supportive measures that can assist you before some effects can prove debilitating for life.This is serious I want to impress upon you t...

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I have been prescribed Cefpodoxime 200 MG for 10 days i am half way through my prescription and now I am developing an itchy skin rash. Is this normal and what can I do to treat it. The rash is on my forarms, shins and thys, and belly. Please advise. ## Hello, Sam! How are you doing? Has there been any change? An itchy rash should be checked out by your doctor, because that may be an allergic reaction to this medication, as reported by the NIH. Typical side effects are listed by the FDA as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea.

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Hey, I was prescribed Doxycycline to treat Impetigo. That worked a little, then I was prescribed 300mg of Clindamycin. My question is will this knock out the skin rashes and fluid filled scabs? ## If it has been prescribed for you, the only thing you can do is try it and see. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Have you taken it? If so, was there any improvement?

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I am taking an antibiotic for stomach bacteria for two weeks and I am still experiencing diarrhea. Is that normal and how long will it take for my bowel movement to get back to normal? ## Antibiotics typically cause diarrhea as a side effect, according to the NIH, you may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache, and non-allergic skin rash. It may take a week, or so, for it to go away, once you finish your course of treatment. Has there been any change?

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I started taking Macrobid for a UTI, I only took one pill yesterday and one today. This afternoon my right eye hurts and waters some. I have had dry eye issues in the eye previously. I am also female and 62 years old. Will this go away when I quit the Macrobid? ## It might not, actually, according to the FDA, this medication has been known to cause optic neuritis, which can sometimes result in permanent damage to the optic nerve. It would be best to have this checked, because you may need to switch to a different medication. Have you experienced any other side effects?

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My daughter has amoxicillin that has not been touched can she use it if date is 9/24/15 ## Hello, Susie! How are you? Is it a liquid or tablets? All medications tend to lose efficacy over time, so taking an antibiotic once it's expired can create the risk of developing antibiotic resistant bacteria, since it may not work as well. However, liquids can actually go bad. It really is always better to obtain a new supply from your doctor, if you need an antibiotic. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. ## Amoxicillin is good for one year when first purchased/received from the pharmacy.

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I found a large white oblong scored G 12 pill in my son's suitcase. What is it? Is it an antibiotic? ## Hello, Susan! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Ingenus Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 1,000mgs of Metformin, which is most commonly used to treat diabetes. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, stomach pain, flatulence, and low blood sugar. Is there anything else I can help with?

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wht is this syrup used for?...for chesty coughs n fever with abdominal pain? ## Hello, Jej! How are you? Advent Forte is an antibiotic that's used to treat bacterial infections, so no it won't help with a cough or abdominal pain. Learn more Advent Forte details here. Its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Did your doctor prescribe this for you?0 ## Dosage advent forte 27 kg kid ## Advent forte syrup457mg for what purpose is it used ## My son is 5 year old and has blocked nose and refuses to take syrup, so giving him advent 457 tablets so my question is, is the tablet for blocked nose?

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I took my girlfriend's amoxicillin and tested positive for cocaine. Is this possible? ## I took a hair follicle test and cocaine popped up, but I don't do drugs at all. I've only been taking amoxicillin for my tooth. Can amoxicillin give a false hair test?

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How long is the usual course of treatment taking 2x/ day?? ## I depends on the infection being treated and the severity of it. In most cases it's take for about 10 days, but sometimes a longer course is required. Learn more Bactrim details here. What are you taking it for? ## How many days should an adult take this medication for a UTI?

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Can bactrim and benadryl be taken together? I have brke out with large whelps on my back, behind my ears, in my hair, around my waist, under my breasts, I'm itching and is discomfronting? ## It would be best for you to have this checked out by your doctor. Given the symptoms you've described, you might be experiencing and allergic reaction to this medication, according to the NIH, and if that is the case, such reactions tend to worsen with repeated exposure, so you may need to stop taking it and switch to a different antibiotic. While antibiotics can cause a non-allergic skin rash, in some people that take them, according to the FDA, it is not usually itchy and does not cause hives/welts. It is normally just a visible rash. Are you on any other medications? ## That's what sa...

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I got bitten by a spider and the hospital gave me Sulfamethoxazole to take for 7 days. How long will it be before the redness goes away so I can go back to work? The red spot is about the size of a quarter. Thank you. ## Hello, Carmel! How are you? The general rule with antibiotics is that if they are working you shouldn't see any worsening after taking them for a full 24 hours and you should start to see improvement after taking them for a full 3 days. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Where can i get a prescription for these? I have a UTI. My vagina is red and also is itching. I need relief quickly. Please help me. I'm in port shepstone.

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My mother is seventy. Is it ok for her to use for a bladder infection? ## I'm inclined to say that you should see what other options are available for her to use first. This is a generic for Bactrim and as a sulfa based medication, it can cause some severe side effects and the dangerous ones can be even more pronounced and risky in the elderly. Learn more Bactrim details here. You posted this a few weeks ago, did she end up taking it? How is she doing? ## Hi I'm Salma 48 yrs old. I had a historectomy done 4 weeks ago. I'm in pain. Seen a Dr suggested I have IBS spastic colon syndrome & kidney & bladder infection. What can I do.

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