Antibiotics Forums (Page 95)

I have been taking APO-Sulfatrim DS 800/160mg for 7 days and have 9 days to go. I have a burning rectum after using the washroom for the past 4 days. Could this be a side affect of the drug? ## Hello, Leo! How are you doing? Has there been any change? Diarrhea can be a side effect of this medication, according to the U.S. FDA, so if you're experiencing that, it could explain the issue. Additionally, it can cause a yeast infection, in some people that take it, so that is also a possibility. The best thing to do would be to consult your doctor to be sure.

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Hi. My name is Renee. I took 3000mg of cipro at once. It's been two days and I feel nothing. But every time I think of pills I feel nauseous. What will happen? ## Hello, Renee! How are you? Cipro is classified as an antibiotic, you can't really overdose on it, the only real danger would be if you were allergic to it and, since it's been a few days, I think it's safe to say you aren't. Taking that high of a dose may cause you to experience more severe side effects than usual, which the FDA lists as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and diarrhea. Has there been any change? How are you feeling? I'm guessing that feeling nausea, when you think of pills is just due to your worrying about how much you took.

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TAKING METAZOL Hi, since metazol is an antibiotic,can one fall pregnant while taking metazol and the 'pill' at the same time? ## Hello, Rebecca! How are you? Regarding some antibiotics, the jury is still out, so the best thing to do would be to use a backup method of contraception for the duration of the time period that you are taking it. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach pain. Is there anything else I can help with? ## can i get pregnant if i take docycline and metazol pills.

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Hi I have flu and the clinic gave me anaerobyl 400 will this help though ## I have anaerobyl 400 can I take it for flu Was given by a nurse ## No, this is an antibiotic and will do nothing to help with the flu, since it is caused by a virus. The FDA lists the typical side effects of antibiotics as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. What symptoms are you experiencing?

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Can this help to cure an abscess that is growing on the outsides of the uterus and bladder? ## Hello, Kimber! How are you? Yes, this is an antibiotic and it is commonly used to treat such infections. 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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I am taking Avelox for broncitis. I am scheduled to go away on vacation 4 days after finishing my treatment, am I able to suntan? ## You can, although suntanning is never really safe, due to the risk of skin cancer, but you should be aware that you may still be more sensitive to the sun and heat, so you could burn sooner than usual, and you could experience heat stroke much faster than normal, according to the U.S. FDA. Thus, you should be careful about how long you spent in the sun/heat, and lessen your duration of exposure, accordingly, or use sun block. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I accidentally took two doses of amoxicillin-clavulan (prescribed after dental surgery) two hours apart...what should I do? ## Hello, Elby! How are you? Did you suffer any adverse effects? Unless you are allergic, or take a very high amount of them, you can't really overdose on an antibiotic. But you may experience more severe side effects than usual, which may include nausea, dizziness, headache, and diarrhea.

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Wondering if dizziness is a side affect from penicillin? ## Hello, Tony! How are you? Yes, the U.S. FDA does list that among its possible side effects, along with nausea, drowsiness, non-allergic skin rash, headache, and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I would like to take Excedrin for a headache to today. Can I take w the above drug. If not, what could I take? ## Hello, Jonsey! How are you? Actually, the FDA cautions against combining the Aspirin in the Excedrin with this antibiotic, because they can increase the efficacy of each other, which may be dangerous, in some cases, due to the fact that they could reach toxic overdose levels. Other side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, insomnia, and stomach irritation. What has your doctor advised?

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Hello my name is Dee. I am a c 6-7 quadriplegic and I have ongoing uti's because I have an indwelling Foley catheter. I have developed Steven Johnsons Syndrome from Septra 2 yrs ago. Now I'm being treated for another uti and I was on Ceftriaxone and developed a severe reaction from it. So I've been prescribed Cypro but I'm scared to take it. I had ceftriaxone yesterday afternoon and doc gave me cypro for today. Should I wait till tomorrow or will it mess up my progression of getting better? ## Hello, Dee! How are you? You should be able to just make a smooth switch from one antibiotic to the other, unless your doctor has directed otherwise. The U.S. FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. ...

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hi everyone,iam using this too,and at the same time i have a cold way before my bladder infection,so i cant tell whenever is the cold o the pill about my feelings,sorry i wish i could said more,but... i notice the something change in me,i always have my period every 28 days its been 30 and iam still waiting,hopefully is the pill and not a pregnancy cuz i had a miscarry back in sept and i really want to wait more time in order to heal more,but i did notice this and i just wanna said in case than others notice the change too,have a good day you all.gigi. ## Hello, Gigi! How are you? According to the U.S. FDA, lengthening of your cycle can be a normal side effect of most antibiotics, along with nausea, dizziness, headache, and diarrhea. I've come to just expect mine to be late, any tim...

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my dad had a prostrate biopsy and it looks like he now has an infection, he is on apo-sulfatrim DS 800/160mg, he still has a fever, can he take ibruprofen also ## Hello, Norma! How is your dad doing? Has there been any change? This antibiotic may increase the effect of Ibuprofen, but the U.S. FDA doesn't list it as being a dangerous side effect, however, he should only take it with the approval of a medical professional. The typical side effects may possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and stomach irritation.

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if I cut ciprofloxacin 500 in half will it be the same as taking a 250 mg pill because 500 is too strong for me and I am ok with the lower dose. ## You should take the dosage prescribed by your doctor. Why do you feel it is too strong for you? Some severe infections require a higher dosage. The U.S. FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea.

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I took 300 mg of clindamycin, 3 times a day for 8 days. I finished it 2 days ago. Towards the end, I had a day or two of loose stool. So I went on the internet to read about the side effects of clindamycin. And now I'm very scared. Many people seem to get C. Difficile infection during or after the period that they took clindamycin. The dentist who prescribed it and the pharmarcist didn't mention this risk to me. Is this risk very likely? What can I do to minimize the risk? Thanks. ## Diarrhea is a normal side effect of most antibiotics, including Clindaymycin, according to the U.S. FDA and the NIH. Other side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, and non-allergic skin rash. It should go away, in few days, since you've finished it, if it does not, or if it worsens,...

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Started using this medication (Apo Sulfatrim Ds 800 160 Mg) on October 22, 2014 twice a day (gap of 7 to 8 hrs.) with food & 30 oz water. Also I take doxycycline 100 MG (half pill) either 1 hour before or 2 hrs. after I eat with 12 oz water. Take vitamins with 12 oz orange juice. Totat input of fluids between 50 to 60 oz. - since and after I stated using Apo sulatrim, I am gradually losing appetie. sometimes do not eating. When I wake up in the morning, I feel very tired and my energy level is extremely low. Is my fluid intake is OK? What are other side effects of this antibiotic? ## The U.S. FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. How long will you be taking it? Have you spoken to your d...

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Hi, I got pink eye a week ago and started to use polysporin eye drop for a day, then it got worse and more swollen and more painful. Dr prescribed me tobremycin eye drops, then after 3 days my eye got worse and worse. Tears running non stop and my eye is like a bowl of blood. It is so itchy and painful. I hardly can open my eye. After 5 days my Dr prescribed oral medicine (clindamycin 300mg) 3x daily. I just started last night but there is no change. I am so worried about this issue. He said if it gets worse i have to do some inj. ## The general rule with oral antibiotics is that if they are working, you shouldn't see any worsening after taking it for a full 24 hours, and you should start to see improvement after taking it for a full 3 days. The FDA lists the typical side effects as...

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I have an infection in my gums and have been prescribed Ibilex 500. Is this ok to take for this condition! Last time I used this medication was for cystitis ## Hello, Jenna! How are you? This antibiotic can be used to various types of bacterial infections, so you should follow your doctor or dentist's instructions for its use. 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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I'm having asthma lately. Since my doctor is not available, I decided to just resume taking ansimar, 400mg on a daily basis, but perhaps for 10 days only. And since my phlegm is green in color, I am prompted to take Clarithromycin(Klaricid) 500 mg for only seven days(one tab a day). Is it okay to take it at the same time as ansimar or, wait for an hour or two before taking Klaricid?

Can it cause a dirty drug test result? I'm in outpatient treatment. ## Ampicillin is a penicillin type antibiotic so it may result in a positive drug test for cocaine. What kind of tests are you taking? Urine? Blood? If you can, your best bet would be to show the prescription for the antibiotic so that they can factor it into your test results. ## Can ampitrex (ampicillina) 500mg show a false positive for cocaine in a urine drug test? ## Yes Evy, per what Roy said in reply # 1 ampicilina (translated to ampicillin which is a penicilin drug), it "may" result in a false positive. Everything ok with you? what happened? ## My friend went in for a urine and tested positive for cocaine and the probation officer almost had him held and did not believe he got a single packages from t...

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I've been prescribed this medication for Chlamydia, is this correct? I have 5 doses of this medication, will this work? ## Hello, Jenny! How are you? Yes, it can be prescribed to treat this STI. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. If you do not see any improvement, after finishing your course of treatment, please consult your doctor. Is there anything else I can help with?

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