Sinusitis Questions (Page 5)

Why would my doctor prescribe Fluticasone inhaler for a sinus infection?

Diagnosis: Sinus infection. My left sinus was causing that entire side of my face to swell. She also prescribed Batrim which made sense to me. I tried the inhaler twice and saw no improvement to my swelling. I do not have asthma. I have developed a "hives" type rash on both forearms.

Is Clindamycin hcl safe to take if you have already have stomach issues?

I had a MRI and found out I have a sphenoid mucucele. I saw a specialist yesterday and he prescriped steroids, nasal spray and Clindamycin hcl. After getting home and reading the warnings on the Clindamycin, it says that it that it can cause a severe condition (Clostridium difficile associted... read more

Suffering Insomnia after taking Levofloxacin?

I had sinusitis problem then i went to doctor. He prescribed "Levofloxacin(500mg fow 2 week)" and "Fexofenadine Hcl(120mg for 1 month)" and one nasal drop of "Oxymetazoline HCL(.05% for 2 week)" and one nasal spry "Fluticasone Propionate Bp(50mcg for 1... read more

Would it be advisable to have the flu vaccine since had Stevens Johnson Syndrome 1 yr ago?

Hospitalized with Stevens Johnson Syndrome acquired from taking Bactrim for sinus infection. Also, NOW very allergic to penicillin. Drs differ in opinions whether flu vaccine is advisable.

Can Prednisone help with my loss of smell?

I had a severe sinus infection that was treated with a nose spray but now gone; but now I cannot smell anything and food taste very bland. Seen my Doctor and he prescribe Prednisone; just want to know if it can help me regain my sense of smell and taste back.

Augmentin 875 side effects?

Hello, I have been fighting a dry cough that turned into mucus producing cough for 3 weeks now. During the last week the infection traveled to my sinuses and now they have been stuffed for a week. It is impossible for me to sleep because of the constant cough and not being able to breathe from my... read more

Can I take Bactrim for sinus infection or for bronchitis?

I am coughing up yellow phlem been sick for about a month.the phlem tastes bitter or bad like i have an infection.So I figure I have either a sinus infection or a broncule infection. I have 10 days worth of 800 mg Bactrim and I want to know if it would work on my infection.

I have been taking Bactrim for a week now for a sinus infection. Is constipation normal with this?

As I said above, I cannot seem to have a normal bowel movement. I am in pain and extremely bloated. The insomnia is also not helping. My head feels better, but nothing else does. Advice?

Amoxicillin/Clavulanate - can you cut in half and take twice daily?

Is it possible to cut this pill in half have to take the dose twice instead of once a day to limit side effects? Or is that going to cause it to be ineffective or worse than the side effects

Bronchitis Hanging around long time it seems???

I get Bronchitis 1 or 2 times a year, some years Pnuemonia, lots of sinus infections as well. August 1st, went to doctor, Keeflex which works good for me, Prednisone, cough syrup. Got a bit better in 10 days, but been coughing and just plain dead fatigue since, so went back to doctor yesterday, got... read more

Can valacyclovir 1gm tab be taken for sinus infection?

Recommended dosage of clindamycin hcl 300mg for sinus infection?

If you have a allergy to penicillin, is cefdinir safe?

My son has allergy

Can cephalexin 500ml be used to combat a sinus infection?

Can cephalexin help with a sinus infection ?