Antibiotics Forums (Page 89)

Prescribed amoxicillin 500 mg for a uti. After the 9th pill I became dizzy. I have 5 more pills to finish treatment. Should I stop the drug? ## Dizziness can be a normal side effect of this medication, according to the FDA, you may also experience nausea, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. It is best to finish your full course of treatment, unless your doctor instructs otherwise. If it becomes severe, you should consult your doctor. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Who answers these questions ? Is it a doctor ? Concerned as I was told to continue a drug that caused dizziness

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Oval white pill with GGN7 - Is this Amox-Clav 875mg? ## GGN7 is Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid 875 mg. This is generic for the Augmentin brand. It is a penicillin antibiotic used to stop bacterial infections. ## LAST TUESDAY AFTERNOON I WENT TO THE DR. AS I HAVE HAD A FEVER FOR OVER A WEEK AND ONLY IBUPROPHEN TOOK THE FEVER DOWN, AND TYLENOL TOOK CARE OF THE PAIN IN MY HIP WHICH IS ARTHRITIS. I HAD AN MRI THAT DECLARED THAT. EVERY NIGHT AND DAY AS I SLEEP I COMPLETELY DRENCH MY PAJAMA SHIRT AND THE PILLOW AND THE BED. I AM NOT IMPROVING. I BOUGHT GATOR AID AS I THOUGHT I WAS LOSING MINERALS. I AM MISERABLE. THE DR. SAID I HAD STREP THROAT ALTHOUGH I HAVE NO PAIN AND SAID I HAD FLUID IN MY EAR AND ALSO THAT WAS NOT IN ANY PAIN. IT HAS BEEN NEARLY A WEEK AND I WONDER IF THIS DRUG SHOULD NO...

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Will Purbac help with tick fever? No vomiting or diarrhea, just a little laid back... Does not want to eat. ## This is an antibiotic and they are usually used to treat it. The U.S. 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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Is this medicine used for stomach aches? ## This medication is actually an antibiotic that is used to treat or prevent bacterial infections. Thus, it will not help with a stomach ache, unless the ache is due to some type of infection. The NIH lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Has your doctor prescribed it for you?

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My mom started this med on 11/28. Today 11/29, her legs felt week and the dr said it is unlikely the med I gave her tonight and I am worried to death. I am afraid something might happen cuz of this med. ## That might be a side effect of the medication, according to the FDA, she may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. It is usually nothing to worry about and things should go away, a week or so, after she finishes her course of treatment. However, if it becomes severe, or dangerous, it would be best to consult her doctor, again. Is she on any other medications?

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Can amoxicillin be taken for a sinus infection? It's 6 months old but it's been in the refrigerator. ## What is the expiration date on this antibiotic? The U.S. FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. If it has expired, it may have lost some efficacy, so it would be best to see your doctor for a new supply, if an antibiotic is required.

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Hi! I have had a yellowish discharge for 3 days now and its itching. I went to the dr n he gave me anaerobyl 200mg, even though he didn't tell me what could be the problem. Is it going to help me? ## A yellowish discharge is usually indicative of bacterial vaginosis, which is a type of infection. The medication you've been prescribed is an antibiotic that's used to treat them. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea and stomach pain. Is there anything else I can help with? ## But please, if you want to know more and get a definitive answer, feel free to contact the doctor and ask. I'm not a physician, so I can only give you the general idea of what the symptoms usually show and what the medication is usually used...

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My grandson was given this medicine for an ear infection, because he was teething. He is teething now and bothering his ear again, the same way from before. The med (amoxicillin) is about 2 months old. Is it ok to give him now? ## While teething can, sometimes, cause ear pain, it is usually not indicative of an infection and an antibiotic isn't required, according to the AMA. Thus, it would be best not to give it to him, unless his doctor confirms that he has an ear infection and requires an antibiotic. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. What types of symptoms is he displaying?

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I suffered from a throat infection like tonsillitis for the last 5 days. So can i take chymoral forte? I took other medicine but it was not effective. ## What other medication did you try? Chymoral Forte can help with swelling, but it will not do anything to treat the bacterial infection that usually causes tonsillitis. That usually requires an antibiotic, according to the NIH, and they list the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea.

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Is Taxim O 200 safe to use during lactation? I have 18-month-old twins and am currently dealing with a UTI. My doctor has suggested that I take this medication twice daily starting tomorrow. ## Yes, the U.S. FDA says there is no evidence of risk, but it may cause your twins to experience diarrhea and oral thrush. 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?

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Hi I'm suffering from siviour cold my doctor referred sporidex tab. Is it safe for my 4 months old baby...? ## This medication is an antibiotic and will not do anything to treat a cold, since they are caused by a virus. The U.S. FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. But no, it isn't listed as being known to cause a danger for nursing infants. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Dr. suggested this calvam 375 tablet for my daughter who is age 10. In a blood test we found her (W.B.C) is increased: 27100. And it should be: 11000... Will this tablet help? Plz advise. ## Yes, it may help and she should take it as directed by the doctor. It is an antibiotic and, in most cases, an elevated WBC is caused due to some type of bacterial infection, according to the NIH. The U.S. FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Is she on any other medications? Has she been sick recently?

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I went for tooth treatment Dr prescribed me ornof tablets for three days before treatment it is right to take ## If you have a dental infection, it may be necessary to take an antibiotic for a few days, before treatment, otherwise they may not be able to numb the area to prevent pain during treatment, so yes, you should take it as prescribed by your doctor. The U.S. 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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prescription from Mexico ## I think it translates to Cephalexin an antibiotic ## Cefalexina does translate to Cephalexin. I was prescribed the antibiotic while in Mexico when I had a throat and sinus infection that I tought was strep throat. The particular brand that I was prescribed was Collins Facelit 500mg pills. ## I also was subscribed this medicine while in mexico, but they didn't put the dosage. I have that terrible flu and don't know how many to take. ## I got it while in mexico, it worked great to get rid of my sinus infection, one a day. Gave to my daughter today to get rid of hers ## ANEED CEPHALEXIN.500.MLG MONOHIDRATE ## cefalexina...is this keflexin? ## my doctor in the US gave me a sample to treat an upper respiratory infection. It is supposed to distroy the walls...

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Could a person just be allergic to the clavulanic acid that is combined with amoxicillin but be fine with just straight amoxicillin? ## Hello, Monica! How are you? Yes, that is possible, just like some people are allergic to the Naloxone in Suboxone and not the Buprenorphine. The FDA lists the typical allergic reactions as possibly including nausea, swelling, trouble breathing, skin rash, and hives. Is there anything else I can help with?

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oblong/capsule; red and pink; marked 93 3167 ## The capsule in description is Minocycline HCL (100 mg). It is primarily used to treat acne and other skin infections as well as lyme disease. To view information about this drug, please click on the link below... If you have any other questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to assist you. ## I'm using minocycline for periocal dermatitis. I'm suppose to take 100mg twice a day but after the first day it made me super dizzy and throw up. So I decided to only take 100mg once a day. Does anyone think that is strong enough to get rid of the rash?

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Hello!!! I took this antibiotics for a wound that was stitched of which it opened again basically they didn't stitched me professionally at the hospital,is it possible to stitched it again cz some doctors told me its not possible to do it again. ## Whether or not it is impossible depends on the wound itself, some can be, unless the edges have torn, or they are seriously infected. What antibiotic did you take and did you finish all of it? The U.S. FDA lists the typical antibiotic side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea.

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my 3 year old daughter has been coughing for 3 days,and now coughing phlem i was prescribed calvepen250mg for suspected tonsilitis for her but didnt need it as i havethis dry antibiotic would this do for chest infection my daughter is currently taking white and brown inhaler ## This is an antibiotic that is used to treat various types of bacterial infections, but she should only take it if her doctor verifies the presence of an infection. The U.S. FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. It will not do anything, if she only has a cold. What inhaler is she using?

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Hello, I have a 1 year old clindamycin phosphate gel tube that I am considering using. My acne is acting up and I would like to know if it will still be effective if I use the gel one year later? Please advise. ## Hello, Melissa! How are you? It does not become dangerous, once expired, but it can start to lose effectiveness, so it would be best to see your doctor for a new prescription. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including skin redness, irritation, peeling, and dryness. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Can it prevent cancer from spreading? My doc has put me on this and I have cancer in the lining of my tummy. ## Hello, Renee! How are you? Are you sure the doctor said you have cancer? Antibiotics can only treat or prevent bacterial infections, they will not do anything to treat cancer. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea, as reported by the U.S. FDA. Are you on any other medications?

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