I was on amoxil for a sinus infection when it came back I had nasty sore throats every night which were gone within 24 hours of beginning this medication. It does taste horrible but I found a suggestion on another site to coat the pill in honey which works great. I don't taste the bitterness at all. It is a little rough on my stomach if I take it with milk or yogurt it seems to stop me from having...
This medicaton in the form of a pill has the most horrible tasting coating on it that leaves a bitter taste long after and is very hard to swallow because of its size.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
9/14/2008
Condition: Acute Inflammation of the Maxillary Sinus
Overall rating 4.7
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I have had chronic infections - about 2 per year for last six years. By starting this antibiotic early enough I have been able to completely recover from infections. Unfortumately my first infection was not diagnosed for over 4 months. After many DR visits to 1 primary care and 2 allergy specialists, many tests and labs for allergies and finally a CT scan, I was placed on increasing strengths of different antibiotics. After 2 months of treatment could not reduce the "full involvement" of my sinuses, I was told "emergency" surgery was required to avoid a brain infection. Now I use Ceftin as soon as I am sure I have a sinus infection -and not just a brief allergy, cold or flu. The relief is begins after just one dose but takes the full two-three weeks to completely knock the infection out of my system. Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/31/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Was on Augmentin for 6 days and was getting progressively worse, my throat almost swollen shut, I starting feeling better after one day on this medication. Tastes horrible but well worth it!
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[email protected] | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/21/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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The RX helped the sore throat, but it caused a fungus in my throat. It has made me unable to eat for several weeks. Food taste terrible. Also I have lost 6 pounds. I have had a slight fever and chills off and on.
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cbangs | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/14/2008
Condition: Pneumonia caused by Bacteria
Overall rating 4.0
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As a person with chronic constipation, I have been experiencing diarrhea, and since ceftin is the only new medication I have been taking, I wonder if this is the cause.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/3/2008
Condition: Acute Inflammation of the Maxillary Sinus
Overall rating 5.0
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Jan | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
4/9/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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My sons doctor prescribed this medication in the liquid form for a sinus infection. He only took one dose and complained about how bad it tasted. When it was time for the next dose he was begging me, almost crying for me to not make him take it again. I tasted just a bit on my tongue to see what the big deal was. It tasted SO HORRIBLE!! I felt bad for making him take it the first time. It was an hour before I got that taste out of my mouth. Also, this was one of the most expensive antibiotics I've ever had to purchase, even with insurance. I have no idea of the effectiveness because we didn't continue using it.Read More Read Less
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tomturpolene | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/26/2008
Condition: Acute Inflammation of the Maxillary Sinus
Overall rating 5.0
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Very ill with sinusitis. Was feeling well in a day. No side effects.
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CM | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/10/2008
Condition: Middle Ear Infection
Overall rating 1.0
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I had trouble breathing and could barely walk due to a feeling of total exhaustion. I went to the ER to be treated for my allergic reaction to this drug. Normally, I do not take any type of drugs and am healthy.
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sjh | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/27/2008
Condition: Strep Throat
Overall rating 2.7
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After 3 days on this medication I developed severe diarrhea. Diarrhea worsened to the point I could not eat or drink anything. Finally after 8 days my doctor put me on Flagyl and diarrhea slowly stopped. Horrific experience.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
2/11/2008
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 5.0
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I've been using this since the 1980's for post intercourse blatter irratation that turns into a blatter infection. I take a single tablet if and when the symptoms begin and that's it. It's been wonderful with no side affects.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/9/2008
Condition: Bacterial Infection with Chronic Bronchitis
Overall rating 3.3
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After 2nd day I am getting worse.
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bryan5698 | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/30/2008
Condition: Bacterial Infection with Chronic Bronchitis
Overall rating 5.0
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Great results.......very good medicine for infections.
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Julie | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/29/2008
Condition: Acute Maxillary Sinus H. Influenzae Bacteria Infection
Overall rating 2.3
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Tastes TERRIBLE. Caused me to have diarrhea for progressively worsened for 7 days until I went to the doctor to fix it. I would NOT recommand it. Although, it did clear up my sininus infection.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | Patient
1/26/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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I was prescribed this as a treatment for acne and it works wonders. I love it for clearing up stubborn acne.
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Nasty Taste | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/8/2008
Condition: Bacterial Pneumonia caused by Haemophilus Influenzae
Overall rating 3.7
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It is the nastiest drug I've ever put in my mouth. I had to wrap it in bread in order to take it. It did work though. Did develop a yeast infection.
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Anonymous |
12/30/2007
Condition: Bronchitis caused by the Bacteria Haemophilus Influenzae
Overall rating 1.0
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My Doctor gave me this drug for bacterial bronchitis, It is absolutely useless! If anything I actually got worse. Luckily I got put on Zithromax, and my bronchitis cleared up within 2 days. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS DRUG!
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ChadSr1 | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/13/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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Anonymous |
11/2/2007
Condition: Acute Inflammation of the Maxillary Sinus
Overall rating 5.0
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easy on the stomach, unlike some antibiotics
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/28/2007
Condition: Infection of the Middle Ear by H. Influenzae Bacteria
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