Cefdinir for Middle Ear Infections User Reviews (Page 3)

Cefdinir has an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from a total of 73 reviews for the treatment of Middle Ear Infections. 29% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 55% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Cefdinir

Awkward
Taken for less than 1 month
October 25, 2022

"I am not allergic to anything but I will write cefdiner down on every dr form going forward. This was the absolute worst experience. Went in for an ear infection, haven’t had one since I was a kid. By day 2, I realized the medicine was actually making me worse and causing the pain to return. It also led to excruciating stomach pain and tightness in my lungs and muscles. Completely healthy mid 30s and this drug destroyed me."

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Lynn
Taken for less than 1 month
February 12, 2020

"Our 3 year old suffers from dog allergies and when he was exposed he had a flare up which caused a sinus infection which led to an ear infection; he was prescribed Cefdinir but it didn’t work at all. After we finished the prescription I had to take him back to the pediatrician and be given Augmentin AKA Amoxicillin/Clavulanate. Worked like a charm and our little guy is back to his fun-loving self."

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Lords...
Taken for less than 1 month
March 12, 2022

"They prescribed this to my 10 month old for an ear infection. She wasn’t showing any signs of infection but during her visit they discovered the infection. So they prescribed her Cifdinir and after first 2 doses I missed almost one day so instead of double dosing I just let her skip a dose. I feel terrible for missing a day but for stuff like this is, if I don’t set a timer, I miss the mark. However I know these symptoms aren’t from a missed dose, they’re from the medicine. She kept a temp of 102-104 so I took her to the ER and they told me the home remedies for breaking the fever so I did. But no matter how many times I broke it, it would rise again immediately. It got up to 104.7. I thought I was going to vomit seeing my baby look so miserable. She had diarrhea from it, she lost her appetite. She was like a limp noodle and she couldn’t get comfortable. I was so scared for my baby. But I don’t know if I should just abruptly stop giving it to her?"

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becca...
Taken for less than 1 month
May 10, 2023

"I took two cefdinir pills a day for 7 days for my ear infection and I’m writing this to tell you that as someone who is emetophobic and has IBS this worked wonderfully. My only side effect was more gas than usual. Everyone is different so please be aware of that when reading these reviews. I was super scared to take this at first but it worked great. I made sure to eat when taking it and a few hours afterward had some yogurt and a probiotic capsule. I have also found cephalexin (similar to cefdinir) to work well for me too. The z pack always gives me diarrhea. Give these a chance and remember everybody is different."

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Cefdi...
Taken for less than 1 month
January 3, 2024

"1st 3 days. Optimistic. Alertness. Slight insomnia. 5-hour sleep each. Day 4 slight lethargic halfway. Slight back pain, but really mild. Barely there. However, as Day 4 progressed, not hungry for lunch at all. Chills midday. Laid there 2 hours. Slight fever. Finally, evening. Ordered food but only ate half. Not hungry. Ate anyway. Slight fever. A psychological thought happens on day 4. You lay there in bed and think, you are really weak. It’s not emotional, but it’s a sense of, ‘there’s no way I can take my second dose on day 4.’ The trick in the mind says ‘if you’re this lethargic now, then the next one will be a ‘double’ ‘whammy.’’ Drinking water is key. I took it anyway, with a little food. Within 15 minutes, the lethargy is gone and the slight alertness is back, which isn’t so bad."

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Sherry
Taken for less than 1 month
January 18, 2024

"I was just put on this cefdinir 300 mg capsule medication. I am allergic to penicillin. I'm scared to even try it. I don't have a gallbladder anymore, so it would make me live in the bathroom for the diarrhea anyways."

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BG46342
Taken for less than 1 month
July 13, 2021

"Very happy with my overall experience on this medicine. I had a severe ear infection and other antibiotics did not help. After taking this I am much better than I have been yet. Although the infection is not fully gone, it is less than it was. The worst part about this was the loose stool but I can handle that in comparison to anything else. Personally I would recommend this but this is just my experience and everyone is different."

9 / 10

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Slc
Taken for less than 1 month
November 25, 2021

"My 3 year old daughter was given this for double ear infection and I have to say, it is AMAZING. She was complaining of ear pain one night, I took her into doc the next day & they gave her this antibiotic due to her not agreeing with amoxicillin in the past. After the first dose even it helped her SO MUCH. She’s on day 2 (dose #2) & acts as if she doesn’t have an ear infection, running around acting completely normal & nighttime definitely isn’t as rough as it was. One happy mama here!! She was given 250/5ML. The flavor/smell of it is outrageously good, which is a plus having a toddler take it. :)"

10 / 10

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Wicke...
September 19, 2019

"I’m scared to death to take this antibiotic after reading these reviews! Is this stuff poison or an antibiotic?!?! I can’t tell.... Yikes. Will update if and when I decide to take this...."

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Anonymous
Taken for less than 1 month
May 17, 2016

"My 17 month old was put on this antibiotic for a double ear infection. Infection was clear by day 5 but my son was allergic and broke out into a horrible rash all over his body."

4 / 10

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ToriT...
Taken for less than 1 month
October 3, 2019

"Finished cefdinir medication for ear infection (Taken as directed) but it didn't help."

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Anonymous
June 12, 2019

"Terrible stomach cramps . Then starting bleeding like I was on my period. Haven't had one for 5 years. Headaches and joint pain and still can't hear"

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jwbig...
July 3, 2011

Omnicef (cefdinir) "I have taken this several times for ear infections. I am currently taking for a Strep infection and it has always done great by me with minimal side effects. I recommend."

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Anonymous
January 22, 2009

Omnicef (cefdinir) "My infant had an ear infection and we tried 3 other antibiotics that didn't work. We were about to get referred to a specialist when we tried Omnicef and it worked."

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Anonymous
August 21, 2009

Omnicef (cefdinir) "This drug started working but gave me the worst case of diarrhea. Very hard on the gastrointestinal tract."

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Anonymous
August 19, 2009

Omnicef (cefdinir) "Cured the ear infection but caused horrible diarrhea that continued for a while after stopping it, for 14 month old daughter. Very harsh on the digestive system. "

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BJPM
Taken for less than 1 month
March 10, 2015

"My 11-month old is on day 2 of this medication (3 doses of 2.5ml a day) and he developed a rash on his stomach and back. I'm taking him off."

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Grandma
August 25, 2019

"Not working at all. Symptoms getting worse."

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mother...
October 16, 2009

Omnicef (cefdinir) "My daughters have been on this for three days for an ear infection. It is not working, they are still running 103 and 104 fevers. Called doctor they are calling in something different."

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cirila
Taken for less than 1 month
November 18, 2018

"I have been prescribed this medication several times and have never had any side effects. It has always worked for my sinus infections and now a middle ear infection."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
March 24, 2010

Omnicef (cefdinir) "I'm adult woman with fluid buildup. This medicine cleared up the infection but the fluid is still there. Moderate side effects of nausea. On to something else..."

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Anonymous
April 13, 2009

Omnicef (cefdinir) "My 11 month old was treated with Omnicef for ear infection but it did not work. No side effects, just ineffective for her."

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Anonymous
February 1, 2016

"I'm on my third ear infection and it doesn't seem to work...time for something else!"

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not...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
October 20, 2022

"My grandson has had an ear infection for almost 2 months. He has been on antibiotics 4 times and completed all courses. This medication does not work for ear infections."

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Anonymous
March 18, 2011

"Great medicine. Worked fast for my daughter's ear infection."

9 / 10

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