Antibiotics Questions (Page 6)

I am allergic to Penicillin. Can I take Ciprofloxacn (Cipro)?

If I'm allergic to Penicillin can I take the Cipro Antibiotic ?

What antibiotic is used for an abcessed tooth? Is Azithromycin ever used?

Infections - what antibiotics are used for spider bites?

My urologist has prescribed ciprofloxacin for UTI's three times in the last six months. Each time my

... side effects seem to get worse and last longer. I've balked at taking Cipro but a urine culture shows that it is the only antibiotic that will work on pseudomonas bacteria. How long will the effects of a third hit last and is there anything else I can suggest the next time this happens?

Strep Throat... body not responding to antibiotics... what do I do next?

First I was on amoxicillian every 8 hours, motrin 800 & tylenol that didnt work so I then had to get 3 bags of fluid via iv because i was dehydrated. Antibiotic chlamidicin & a steriod in my iv because my throat had closed. They send me home with chlamidicin, tylenol with codeine &... read more

Long-term antibiotics / advice on prevention of UTIs?

I'm interested in finding out if any of you take anticbitocs to prevent UTIs occuring, and if so if this a permanent thing, has it been successful? I have been getting UTIs for the last 10 years, up until a few months a go, i'd have 1 maybe 2 a year, which I could cope with, but since... read more

Has anyone reported itchy skin and rash problems on Victoza?

I have been on Victoza for 5 months and have developed both a yeast and bacterial infection in my urine (Strep B). I took antibiotics for the urine infection but still suffer from itchy and sore skin especially in my groin area. I am a 59 year old woman. Could this be caused by Victoza?

How long should it take for a Z-Pak to work on a sinus infection?

I take the last of the Z-Pak tomorrow. The doctor gave me an injection of antibiotic and steroid on Monday. Still can strongly smell the infection. It is making me extremely nauseated. The sinus headache is horrible. Also using the normal saline nose spray. I can't decide if it is too soon to... read more

Prednisone 50 mg for 5 days, feeling neck pain, help!?

Hi, Went to the doctor yesterday with sinus pain, I was already taking antibiotic for teeth pain (Pen VK 500mg) for 4 days. She prescribed prednisone 50 mg for 5 days, 1 tablet each day. I feel terrible after taking the tablets, so did not take today, feeling pain in my neck (base of skull and... read more

How many days after taking 1 dose of Azithromycin (1000 mg) can I drink?

I was prescribed 4 250 mg of Azithromycin for chlamidya, and took all 4 Wednesday and it is now Friday. I would like to have a drink tonight, but as this is an antibiotic I don't know if I will be okay until next Wednesday, since it is said to cure chlamydia after 7 days. Thanks!

What do I do if Monistat 3 doesn't work right away?

I had a UTI about a month ago and took antibiotics that were prescribed to me by my doctor. My symptoms for UTI had gone away but a few days later I had an intense itch that wouldn't go away. I contacted my doctor and she advised me to take Monistat 3. Yesterday was the final dosage and my... read more

Yeast Infections

My boyfriend is on an antibiotic, but nauseous. He threw up 1.5 hours after dose.

Did he throw it up? I want to know if the pill had time to dissolve and start being absorbed, or did he throw it up? It was almost 2 hours after he took it.

Is Ciprofloxacin the best antibiotic for 2nd degree skin burns?

I have 2nd degree burn with blisters. How should I treat this ?

Can you switch antibiotics in the middle of a course?

I have taken 7 out of 10 of my doses of Levaquin (was prescribed one tab daily for 10 days) for a sinus infection. I want to stop taking the Levaquin and start Augmentin which has been prescribed twice a day for 10 days. This is due to the fact that I am breastfeeding and Augmentin is safer than... read more