Antibiotics Forums (Page 87)

Will Zertalin 250 mg work on a sinus infection and what would the dosage be? I have 6 pills. ## This medication is listed as containing the active ingredient Azithromycin, it is an antibiotic and the FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. You should follow your doctor's dosing instructions. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I weigh 112lbs and I was prescribed bactrim 800-160 for a uti. Is this safe to take because of my weight? ## Hello, Stacey! How are you? You should follow your doctor's prescribing instructions. Once someone is older than 12, medications are no longer prescribed according to body weight. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication 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 have been taking this drug for 3 weeks because of continual UTI infections. My Dr. prescribed this and it is working so far except I am having difficulty falling asleep each night until 3 am. I live in the central time zone and this is very late for me. I generally go to sleep around 10-11PM. My Dr. asked me to take this at night before going to bed. Could this procedure and medicine cause sleeping problems? ## Yes, antibiotics can sometimes cause that in some people that take them, as reported by the FDA. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. How much longer will you be taking it?

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I have been taking my penicillin every eight hours. Can I switch to every six hours now? ## Hello, Chris! How are you? You should follow your doctor's dosing instructions, so if you're supposed to take it 3 times a day, then you should to the 8 hour dosing. 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 have been taking Azithromycin 500 mg for the last five days ...one tablet a day for URTI , bronchitis, sinusitis and throat infection. But it did not yield desired results excepting some little improvement. Can I now switch over to Amoxcillin CV 625 . What should be the dosage and period for taking this drug for my above problem. Thanks.

I took macrobid 100 mg twice within 8 hours. I thought it was three times a day, but it said two times a day. Do I need to go to the er? ## This is an antibiotic, so you can't really overdose on it, unless you are allergic to it, or would take the whole bottle. However, as listed by the NIH, you may experience more side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Unless your doctor instructs otherwise, you should just continue with your regular dosing schedule and seek medical attention, if you experience any adverse reactions. How long have you been taking it?

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Can I use H49 for a spider bite? When I went to my doctor they gave me H49, but that didn't cut it. ## This tablet contains Sulfamethoxazole 800 mg + Trimethoprim 160 mg (NDC 65862-0420); a generic for Bactrim, used to treat, or prevent bacterial infections. Inactive Ingredients: - Docusate Sodium - Magnesium Stearate - Starch, Corn - Sodium Benzoate - Sodium Starch Glycolate Type a Potato Ref: DailyMed

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In the case of the sde effect of fatal blood problem or fatal liver problem: Ate they we with long term usage or very high dosage. If your blood count is 400 instead of 410 up should taking this medication make it become more anemic. Does most people tolerate it okay. ## Hello, Pauly! How are you? No, actually a large percentage of people, according to the FDA, have bad reactions or are allergic to this medication. Thus, if you have reason to be concerned about how it may affect you, it would be best to speak to your doctor about possibly trying a different antibiotic. Typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I have sulfamethoxazole temp 800/160 I have hepatitis c an...

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I have enough 800/160 Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim tablets for a course, but they are 2 years beyond their use-by date. Will they still be effective? ## This medication does lose efficacy, once expired, so it would be best to dispose of it and see your doctor for a new prescription, if you have an infection requiring an antibiotic, as directed by the FDA. Its typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Are you on any other medications?

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I have a script for amoxicillin 500mg every 6 hours. What are the most beneficial times to take them? I was thinking 6am, 12, 6pm and so forth. ## There are no specific beneficial times, so you can take them whenever it works best for you, just try to be as precise as possible to the every 6 hour dosing. 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? ## Thanks! I set up a reminder to take it every six hours.

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I had fever especially at night for few days, I thought it was due to exertion as we recently moved. Followed by that, I had a lower neck swelling since 10 days. My symptoms were- fever at night , rarely chills, coughing, body ache, weakness, swelling on lower front right side of neck. I took an appointment with the doctor and was prescribed amoxicillin 875 for 7 days. My other symptoms are subsided but the neck swelling would not go. I revisited the doc and she prescribed me azithro and steroids, I am a bit worried. What should I do?

I was given 500 mg of azithromycin at the hospital and the next day when I went to have my script filled it was too expensive. Can I switch to amoxicillan 500 mg? ## You can do so, as long as your doctor some approves, some medications have gone very high in price, this year. The FDA lists the typical antibiotic side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Are you on any other medications?

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I finished cipro 2 days ago for a UTI. Now I have sinus drip, scratchy throat and wheezing. Is it ok to take amoxicillin 500? ## You should take it, if your doctor has instructed you to do so, it can be far more risky to let an infection continue out of control. 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 have a tooth infection and was given Augmentin and the doctor knows I'm allergic to penicillin. I know there is some forms of penicillin you can take if allergic, would this be one of them? ## There is no Penicillin in this antibiotic, the FDA lists it as containing Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid and its most common side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Now, that isn't to say that you may not find other medications that you are also allergic to, but the only way to find out is by trying them. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have had no problems with Gimalxina and amoxicilina from mexico. The Gimablina is white and red capsule. Best result with amoxicilina is the white and blue capsule. have taken it for years when sick. I will only get from a Benavidez pharmacy across the border, with my other meds. ## Hi suzann, What type of antibiotic is Gimalxina or Gimablina? I haven't actually heard of these names before. Do you take it in conjunction with the Amoxicillin or is this quite simply a Mexican brand name of "Amoxicilina"? I'd be curious to know how effective it might be in comparison to our standard US-based Amoxicillin against similar types of bacterial infections... It's good to hear that you've had no problems with either of them.

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I have a history of heart arrthymias and just started taking Biaxin. After 2 days of taking 500 mg. 2 x day I seem to be having more arrhythmias. There is also a horrible taste in my mouth. My Dr said I had some fluid in one ear and a possible sinus infection. Three people I've been in contact with recently had these same symptoms which makes me think this is a virus but would amoxicillin be a better choice for me? ## Amoxicillin is an antibiotic in a different class than the clarithromycin you are taking but still an antibiotic. Viruses cannot be treated with antibiotics. Viruses just have to run their course. The only thing you can do against a virus is usually to vaccinate for it before it happens except there isn't one for the common Cold. Zinc is good for shortening colds a...

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I m suffering from loose motion from last 8 months.. Whenever i eat heavy diet food or outside food i suffer from loose motion. I cant drink milk and sweet lemon juice. I dont have any kind of stomach pain, i also did sonography test but d results were normal.... Doctor gave me medicine but once d medicine gets over it starts again... plz help.. ## It is normal for your body to react, in some manner, when you eat foods that are outside of your normal diet, or if you eat them in amounts higher than you usually do. In such cases, the only thing you can really do is avoid these trigger foods, or only add them into your diet in small amounts, gradually increasing your intake of them, so your body gets used to them. As to milk, it may be a lactose intolerance that is causing that problem. Th...

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Hello I have some liquid Clindamycin from 2 months ago and I was wondering if it was still good? About how long is the shelf life of this product? ## Hello, Melliss! How are you? What is the expiration date on it from your pharmacy? Liquids tend to degrade faster and usually have a very short shelf life, anywhere from 10 days to a month, in many cases. ## I have an ear ache. Can I take clindamycin I have from 9/2/2015? ## Antipyrine and Benzocaine ear drops works good for my earaches. It clear up my pain and fluid behind the ear drum

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How long does amoxicillin remain in your system? I started it on Dec 17th for a sinus infection. I took another pill this morning Dec 18th. Will it be out by wednesday? I want to get a nose piercing but can't until it's out of my system. ## Hello, Jamie! How are you? An antibiotic shouldn't cause a problem with your ability to get a piercing, as a matter of fact, this one is often prescribed to prevent a piercing become infected, or to treat one that becomes infected. Who told you otherwise? The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. As a matter of fact, my doctor prescribed this to me to ensure I didn't contract an infection from my navel piercing, since I'm a hea...

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Does this have Vicodin in it also and does it make you feel intoxicated and drowsy like Vicodin? ## Hello, Sofia! How are you? No, Vicodin is a narcotic analgesic that contains Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen. However, Penicillin is an antibiotic that's used to treat infections and its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## i have sinus infection tht has spread to my chest and i have a sore throat, fatigue, mucus coating my throat ... my friend has penicillian vk 500mg which expired in 2013. is it okay for me to take? ## If iam allergic to penicillin would it make brake out into blister on the tung and lips and my private parts ## Yuck. That is very gross. You have at least one sti ## MY DOG HAS SINUS...

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