I am taking this prescription for an upper respiratory infection with a very sore throat, body aches, and fever -- was unable to eat or sleep. I had almost immediate relief of symptoms after taking the medication and have had none of the side effects described by other reviewers. I wonder if people only review drugs if they have a bad result...
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My gut hurt for four days, after which I started throwing up my toenails. NEVER again will I take this drug!!!!
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Pat | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/22/2008
Condition: Skin Infection due to Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteria
Overall rating 4.0
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I'm taking due to Cellulitis in leg. Still in 10-day period and so far so good, but noticed some discharge from urinary tract. Usually with antibiotics, I'll drink PLENTY of water, eat yoghurt and additional fiber. Also, purchased mega digestive bacteria from health food store for after. Antibiotics do a scorched earth policy on even beneficial bacteria so expecting some digestive discomfort until I get a handle on it again. Looks like I need to add cranberry juice to my mix as well. If it works it'll be worth it. Had this infection for a while.Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/12/2008
Condition: Middle Ear Infection
Overall rating 4.3
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I just noticed the smell right now gosh it stinks but hopefully i get better
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/8/2008
Condition: Urinary Tract Infection due to E. Coli Bacteria
Overall rating 5.0
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have been prescrbed Keflex manytimes and it always works and quickly.
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MFabian696 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/1/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I had cut my arm on barbwire and was treated with cephalexin. It seemed to do great. I didn't like the smell they have in the bottle. It smelled like rotten eggs is this normal?
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JLS | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/31/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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By the second day I was itching real bad, stoped taking and no itching
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Anonymous |
8/23/2008
Condition: Strep Throat and Tonsillitis
Overall rating 5.0
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Tee | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/8/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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Actually, I was put on this meds for mouth surgery, and for some reason this has treated my yeast infection because before I went in surgery I had a yeast infection and now its gone. I haven't not had any side effects from this antibiotic.
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CC Seattle | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/1/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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I'm treating a long standing sinus infection and it's gone gone gone. Happy! But now at day 10 I have a severe itching and rash from the anus to the opening of the urethra. Going to have to stop it. Had no other problems.
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KML | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/28/2008
Condition: Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection
Overall rating 2.7
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After 7 days worth of this medication, I still have burning and pain when I urinate, I've had a low-grade fever consistently for the past 8 days or so. Guess I'll be heading back to the doc for something more effective!
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kim | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/18/2008
Condition: Skin Infection
Overall rating 4.0
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while using this drug, i am experiencing vaginal itching
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JB | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/17/2008
Condition: Bacterial Infection of Breast
Overall rating 2.7
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I commented earlier on that this drug seemed to take a while to kick in. When it did, it seemed to work. However, at the end of my 7 days I still had pain, hardness and swelling. The doctor had to extend treatment for an additional 4 days. I was not amused. Since I had to take this 4 times per day, it was hard to do what with the eating at odd hours, etc. 6a.m. and 11p.m. being the worst. But, also, after a while I found what others were saying about feeling sick after taking these meds. Also, one day I didn't take it with enough water and it stuck just below my throat. I just stopped to finish one thing before going to get more water, but by then it was too late. I had to suffer with the ill smell and probably foul breath along with the taste all evening! Yuck. Drink lots of water with this. Mark my words!Read More Read Less
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merlins staph | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/16/2008
Condition: Skin Infection due to Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteria
Overall rating 3.7
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I had a reoccuring staph infection. The doctor told me to apply a hot compress and these two things have helped slightly but I just started early today so at this rate it should be gone by the end of tommorrow.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/16/2008
Condition: Skin Infection due to Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteria
Overall rating 4.0
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I was bit by some insect and developed a staph infection from it. This med worked within 18 hours of taking the first dose. It has given me some stomach upset and gas, and I am a bit tired from it (on 2K mg/day though). Nothing too bad and, frankly, I'd rather have a few side effects than an antibiotic resistant staph infection. I've had worse antibiotics. I didn't notice the smell until reading posts on here. Also, side-effects are lessening after day 5. Really, in my case, when dealing with staph and how scary it is these days, I was glad to have it work - even with a few side-effects. It is really stinky though, pew!Read More Read Less
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JB | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/5/2008
Condition: Bacterial Infection of Breast
Overall rating 3.0
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It may be a bit early for me to review this drug as it's only been 36hrs. I had severe severe pain and swelling. The redness has reduced somewhat but am still in pain and the swelling has not gone down. I'm hoping that by day three it will be much better, but was hoping for faster results. I must admit I apparently have an uncommon problem to begin with, especially since I'm not nursing and was not pregnant.
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zelda2397 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/20/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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Went to walk-in clinic for extremely painful finger because of a hangnail that I tore. After 10 days nail is still sore to touch. In the beginning I had stomach upsets and diareah, however subsided at the present. This morning woke up with a small dark vaginal dischage which scared me as I haven't had my period for over 17 years. Going to doctor on Monday to check.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/27/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.3
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I had a cut on the bottom of my foot. It was prescribed by the ER. On the down side the medicine has a horrible odor; it caused extreme gas, loose stools and indigestion. One the plus side the medicine worked and it is only $4 for 30 caps.
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MSPAMZZ6 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/16/2008
Condition: Infection of the Urinary Tract caused by Proteus Bacteria
Overall rating 5.0
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THIS IS AN AMAZING DRUG. I WAS TAKING IT TO GET RID OF A UTI AND SOME CHEST CONGESTION. i WATCHED MY SKIN LOOK SO MUCH BETTER AND I MADE SURE TO TAKE IT ON A FULL STOMACH BECAUSE IT IS AN ANTIBIOTIC. I HAD A REALLY ROTTEN ODOR COMING OUT OF ME FROM THE AMOXICILLIN A DENTIST PUT ME ON AND I STARTED FEELING REALLY BAD FROM IT.DIZZINESS, RINGING IN THE EARS, HEARTBURN AND LOTS OF GAS. AFTER THE CEPHALEXIN, THE GAS IN MY STOMACH STOPPED COMPLETELY,THE RINGING WENT AWAY, THE PAIN IN MY NECK AND JAW AND THE TIGHTNESS IN MY CHEST WENT AWAY. I ONLY HAD TO TAKE IT FOR 7 DAYS BUT I WAS SO GLAD IT WAS PRESCRIBED FOR ME. THIS IS A REALLY GOOD ANTIBIOTIC. Read More Read Less
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SWOhio56 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/5/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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Was taking for a eye lid infection. 500 mg 3x day for month. Stomach cramps early but was gone in few days. Caused a rash across my chest, and had itching and rash on privates.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/16/2008
Condition: Other
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this medcine makes me very sick and makes me have to burp alot
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