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34 People found this comment helpful

Severe diarrhoea on completion of course. Never had diarrhoea like this before. Tongue now bright red and swollen. Salts and potassium levels very low in spite of fluids+. lips and mouth very dry. Loss of appetite. Dizziness and muscle weakness. Oh to feel better!

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50 People found this comment helpful

I was prescribed this (generic version) for sinus infection. Completed 10 days of Novamoxin-Amoxicillin(3 tablets x 500 mg/day). 2 days later completing it, had a severe allergic reaction (bad hives, itching, rash). Went to emerg, it was that bad. Now day 9 after break-out: still itchy, but less (it's migrating), rash is diminishing, but am advised it could take up to 6 weeks for these to go ...

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/8/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.0
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I took this for strep b-- a very bad infection of the vagina that isnt from a STD, causes ulcer like sores and is 10x worse than you worst yeast infection. It did rid me of that horrible vaginal infection, but my allergic reaction nearly killed me. I had severe stomach cramps that made me scream in agony. I had to crawl to the bathroom to puke and pour diarhea from my backside at the same time, sometimes not making it to the toilet. I had a rash and fever and chills. I lost 5 lbs in 2 days, and prayed to God to take me or heal me, but do it now please. I went to the local clinic...they couldnt figure it out, sent me home saying I had the flu, after taking blood and xrays. Two nurses later told me this was a severe allergic reaction and I should have been hospitalized.Read More Read Less

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LEX17 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/7/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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I HAD TO TAKE FOUR 500 MG BEFORE DENTIST APPT DUE TO I HAVE LYMPHDEMNA EASY TO CATCH INFECTION I TOOK 4 OF THEM STARTED ITCHING SOARNESS TINGLE TO VAGINA AREA FELT LIKE MINE VAGINA HAD A HEADACHE DOWN THERE FELT SWOLLEN ITCHING ON HIPS NO PAINFUL URINE OR BURNING OR DISCHARGE PRESENT JUST VERY VERY SOAR END UP GET A YEAST INFECTION HAD TO GET FLUCONAZOLE 150 MG FROM OB DR. STARTED FEELING BETTER IN A DAY IN HALF BUT STILL KIND FEEL SLIGHT TINGLE IN VAGINAL AREA VERY MILD I THINK I FROM BEING SOAR I HOPE IT IS TRYING TO GO AWAY BUT MAYBE THE DOSE WAS TO MUCH FOR ME I TOOK 2 BEFORE 500 MG DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY SIDE EFFECTS BECAUSE I HAD CONCERNS ABOUT YEAST INFECTION THAT SOME TIME COMMONRead More Read Less

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Jeanette | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/22/2008
Condition: Bacterial Infection with Chronic Bronchitis
Overall rating 2.3
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I have an upper respirtory infection and not sure if this is the right med. Slow to work and I seem anxious.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/21/2008
Condition: Strep Throat and Tonsillitis
Overall rating 2.0
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This medication was prescribed for me 2 times in a row, and both times about 3 days after stopping taking it, my throat swelled up again, and the pain returned, and now my heart is palpatating from taking antibiotics for a month and a half. My doc was going to give it to me again, and I told him no. Needless to say, I will not see that doctor again.

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pat Bell | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
4/18/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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took this med for dentitst, found it SIGNIFICANTLY eased my fibromyalgia-like pain. now muscles not stiff, pain nearly gone, able to move MUCH more easily.

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hansonk | 19-24 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/13/2008
Condition: Strep Throat and Tonsillitis
Overall rating 5.0
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I have never had any sort of problem with this drug, one of the best on the market in my opinion. Has multiple uses and everytime I have taken it i have noticed an improvement within 24 hours.

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george | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
4/11/2008
Condition: Infection of the Throat caused by Staphylococcus Bacteria
Overall rating 3.0
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Michelle | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/8/2008
Condition: Bacterial Pneumonia caused by Haemophilus Influenzae
Overall rating 5.0
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I had ear infections in BOTH ears, and pneumonia. One doctor gave me regular amoxicillin. My regular doctor gave me 875 Amoxicillin w/clavular and I felt much better within 3-4 days!!!!!

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/7/2008
Condition: Acute Bacterial Infection of the Sinuses
Overall rating 4.3
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Began using Amoxicillin after a 2 week bout with a virus going around the office. After the cold/flu symptons went away I was still stuck with chest pain when I breathed in and a constant headache. I began feeling better after the second dose. Amazing!

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sthompson007 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/7/2008
Condition: Acute Bacterial Infection of the Sinuses
Overall rating 2.0
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This medication did not work for me... My physician prescribed 875mg. It made me extremely dizzy, so much so that I stopped taking the medication and I’m still experiencing dizziness 3 days later. I see my physician in 2 days, but there was NO WAY that I could continue taking this drug for the 10 days that my physician prescribed. I'm more miserable now from the dizziness than I was from the sinusitis. Something definitely isn't right with this drug.

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broadway joe | 75 or over | Male | Patient
4/6/2008
Condition: Chronic Bronchitis caused by Streptococcus Pneumoniae
Overall rating 4.7
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Easy to use; no side effects. Missing a cap does not mean much

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Smith | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/27/2008
Condition: Acute Bacterial Infection of the Sinuses
Overall rating 1.0
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My experience with this medication was horrible. I was being treated for a sinuses infection and was prescripted this medication. After taking one dose, I started feeling dizzy, lightheaded and then the vomiting started. I was unable to walk from being weak from vomiting that I was rushed to the emergency room. After being treated for vomiting, nausea,fever and dehydration the doctor prescripted another medication which seem to have worked 100 percent better than this medicine. This medicine should be taken off the shelf.Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
3/25/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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I took my 7 month old son went to the ER and has RSV or strp and 2 ear infections and this is what they ave him...so far hasn't made difference...taking also tylenol and motrin and those bring fever down some...THIS GAVE HIM DIARRHEA!!! ANd BADDDDDDDDDDDDDD DIAPER RASH!!! He's going back to the Doctor in the moning or whenever they tell me he can come!

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/23/2008
Condition: Chronic Bronchitis caused by Haemophilus Influenzae
Overall rating 4.3
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Left with salty taste in mouth.Had it for 2 months now.

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Anonymous |
3/17/2008
Condition: Strep Throat
Overall rating 1.7
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This medicine help get rid of my strep throat, but the side effects are worse! I feel so dizzy, and lightheaded. I feel like I'm turning into a crazy person. I do not like this medicine and will never take it again.

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Barney | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/14/2008
Condition: Skin Infection
Overall rating 2.3
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Prescribed for a skin infection on my foot (I am diabetic) Seems to be working after 2 days, but the uneasy feeling and dizziness are not what I expected.

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Franklin | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/23/2008
Condition: Bacterial Infection with Chronic Bronchitis
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous |
2/19/2008
Condition: Acute Bacterial Infection of the Sinuses
Overall rating 2.3
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everytime this is prescribed to my son it does not cure him. It never kills all the bacteria in his system and he ends up having to get on something stronger after 10 days of this.

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month |
2/14/2008
Condition: Throat Irritation
Overall rating 2.0
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I went to the dr for a sore throat and slight cough. Was prescribed this med, now 3 days later I am congested more than I was before and I am coughing alot a night.

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Anonymous | 7-12 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
2/10/2008
Condition: Infection of the Middle Ear by H. Influenzae Bacteria
Overall rating 4.0
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